Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 9:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Craigsville to Babcock State Park.
Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Richwood, Rainelle, Craigsville, and Nettie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov