Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forked Run State Park, moving southeast 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... Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Portland, Cherry, Peewee, Belleville, Reedsville, Morristown, Rockport, Leroy, and Palestine.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 144 and 163.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 3:02 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

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