Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Culloden, or 10 miles north of Hamlin, moving east at 30 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...
Winfield, Hurricane, Milton, Eleanor, Culloden, and Teays Valley.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 26
and 38.
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:
Cabell; Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: