Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:01am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lumberport to Philippi. Movement was
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...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Lumberport,
Enterprise, Flemington, Valley Falls, Grangeville, Moatsville,
Rosemont, Knottsville, Nestorville, Meadland, Tygart Lake State Park,
Thornton, McGee, Galloway, and Meadowbrook.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 120 and 128.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Harrison; Taylor; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: