Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 8:33PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ansted, or 13 miles north of Fayetteville, 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...
Summersville, Fayetteville, Richwood, Rainelle, Babcock State Park,
Ansted, Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park, Canvas, Swiss, Nettie,
Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan, and Mount Nebo.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 15 and 43.
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:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov