Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:52PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Piney View, or 8 miles northwest of Sandstone, moving
east at 20 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...
Rainelle and Meadow Bridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 131
and 137.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southeast Raleigh; Southeast Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: