Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Bend State Park, or near Harrisville, moving east at 15 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...
Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro,
Cairo, Pullman, Auburn, Greenwood, Blandville, Avon, Grove, Leopold,
New Milton, Smithburg, and Berea.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 34 and
63.
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.
Area Description:
Ritchie; Doddridge; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: