Special Weather Statement
Automated copy of an official message. Issued by NWS Charleston WV, not written by Ohio Breaking News. No longer active. Always check the official page for the current version.
- Headline
- Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Washington
- Severity
- Moderate
- Issued
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:01 PM EDT
- Until
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:15 PM EDT
Official text
At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Caldwell, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Macksburg and Lower Salem. This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 13 and 17. WHAT TO DO (from the National Weather Service): 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.