Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:35AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 8:35am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1135 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Birch River, or 13 miles northeast of Summersville, moving northeast
at 35 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...
Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Birch River, Cowen,
Widen, Boggs, Little Birch, Muddlety, Centralia, Erbacon, and Upper
Glade.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 58 and 59.
Route 19 between mile markers 47 and 68.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Clay; Braxton; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: