Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 3:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
March 23, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 319 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hamlin to near Kiahsville. Movement was
east at 55 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...
Charleston, Madison, Hamlin, South Charleston, Chesapeake, Marmet,
Belle, Chapmanville, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Van, Ranger,
Spurlockville, Harts, Bald Knob, Gill, Alum Creek, Wharton, and
Julian.
This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 78 and 93.
Route 119 between mile markers 33 and 74.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wayne; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Logan; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: