Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:39PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
East Lynn Lake, or 7 miles southeast of Wayne, moving east at 25 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...
Wayne, Hamlin, Chapmanville, Ranger, Gill, East Lynn Lake,
Spurlockville, Kiahsville, Dunlow, Harts, West Hamlin, Sweetland,
Glenhayes, Branchland, Palermo, Griffithsville, East Lynn, Genoa,
Mud, and Myra.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 37 and 39.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wayne; Cabell; Lincoln; Putnam; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: