Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 4:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 11 miles east
of Addison (Webster Springs), or 11 miles east of Webster Springs,
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...
Mingo, Monterville, Valley Head, and Waneta.
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:
Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov