Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 8 miles
southwest of Birch River, or 10 miles north of Summersville, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Camden-On-gauley, Birch River, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Cowen,
Widen, Boggs, Calvin, Muddlety, and Erbacon.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 45 and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Intensification is possible, 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:
Clay; Braxton; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov