{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7c674cb4ec47fe7ed9243cecd50a1d6a9802b228.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7c674cb4ec47fe7ed9243cecd50a1d6a9802b228.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":155,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Athens; Washington; Wood\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T18:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T18:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-13T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9\nmiles south of Chesterhill, moving southeast at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBelpre, Coolville, Lubeck, Washington, Blennerhassett, and Little\nHocking.\n\nThis includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 4.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}