Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV**

At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Racine, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Forked Run State Park, Chester, and Portland.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 149 and 161.

**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 21, 2026 12:20 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 12:45 AM UTC

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