Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 12:00AM EDT until September 20 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

**Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 12:00AM EDT until September 20 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 1159 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Hope State Park, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Carpenter.

**What You Should Do:**

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Immediate

- **Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 12:30 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*