Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Webbville, or near Blaine, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Louisa, Blaine, Yatesville Lake State Park, Fort Gay, Houckville,
Gallup, Fallsburg, Clifford, and Glenhayes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lawrence; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov