Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple West Virginia Counties
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for six counties in north central West Virginia until 3:30 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central West Virginia
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from 2:31 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, and Lewis counties in West Virginia. Specific areas include Northeastern Calhoun County, Eastern Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Northwestern Lewis County, Northwestern Braxton County, and Southwestern Harrison County. Locations impacted include Weston, Glenville, Grantsville, Salem, Jackson Mill, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Shock, Rosedale, Newberne, Alum Bridge, Center Point, Sedalia, Big Springs, Stumptown, Tanner, Camden, Blandville, and Baldwin. Highways affected include Interstate 79 between mile markers 71 and 90 and near mile marker 93, and Route 50 between mile markers 58 and 66.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts with torrential rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 2:31 PM EDT until 3:30 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
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