Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:54PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marlinton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Marlinton, Hillsboro, Edray, Buckeye, Dunmore, Cranberry Mountain
Nature Center, Minnehaha Springs, and Frost.
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:
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: