Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winfield, or near Fairmont, moving east at 45 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...
Grafton, Knottsville, Tygart Lake State Park, and Thornton.
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
northern and northeastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov