Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:01AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 400 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Williamstown, or over Marietta, moving east at 50 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...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Vienna, Williamstown,
Sistersville, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, Matamoras, North Hills,
Friendly, Willow Island, Maxwell, Schultz, Arvilla, Point Lookout,
New Matamoras, and Wick.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 179 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Washington; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov