Ohio, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/14/2026 14:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 14, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
October 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rio Grande, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rio Grande, Racine, New Haven, Mason, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton, Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, Gallopolis Ferry, Letart, and Kyger.
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: 
Meigs; Gallia; Mason
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov