Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Marys, moving east at 40 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...
St. Marys, Arvilla, Alma, Point Lookout, Wick, Hebron, and Canton.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and northern and northwestern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Pleasants; Tyler; Doddridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov