Canadian Wildfire Smoke causing Reduced Visibility throughout Central WV
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
547 PM EDT Wed Jun 28 2023
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central West
Virginia including Calhoun and Gilmer
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected into tonight,
likely causing reductions in visibility and air quality. Please
contact and monitor the latest air quality alerts and information
from your local Department of Environmental Protection.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms on Friday. The
main threat is damaging wind and hail. Additionally, localized water
issues are possible Friday through the weekend given repetitive
rounds of rain over the same locations.
Hot and humid conditions may yield heat indices as high as 100
on Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
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