West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 12:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Camden-On-gauley, or 8 miles southwest of Webster Springs, moving southeast 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), Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Cowen, Boggs, Upper Glade, Bergoo, Waneta, and Erbacon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV