Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:07am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chapmanville, or 7 miles southwest of Madison, moving northeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Madison, Chapmanville, Van, Julian, Danville, Foster, Turtle Creek,
Sharples, and Jeffrey.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 37 and 59.
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.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Logan; Boone
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: