West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 01:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:03AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 1:03am
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 2:30am
Description: 
Locally heavy rain of a half inch to up to two inches has fallen over the last two hours in some locations. Even with the heaviest of the rain moving out of the area, localized high water is possible over the next hour or so in the typical low-lying trouble areas, with any high water receding thereafter. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.
Area Description: 
Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov