Ohio, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 16:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coolville, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Coolville, Washington, Lubeck, Little Hocking, and Blennerhassett.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Athens; Washington; Meigs; Wood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV