National Weather Services Issues Special Statement

National Weather Service Charleston WV
502 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023

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Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson,
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park,
Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park,
New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport,
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur,
Hamden, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point,
Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington,
Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Parkersburg,
Vienna, St. Marys, Belmont, Paden City, Sistersville,
Middlebourne, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane,
Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth,
Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson,
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway,
Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton,
Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon,
Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley,
Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville,
Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State,
Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman
502 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023

...LOW VISIBILITY THIS MORNING DUE TO SMOKE AND FOG....

The combination of smoke from the Canadian wildfires and river
valley fog has led to low visibilities of one mile or less this
morning. Motorists should use caution while driving this morning
through the hazy conditions.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
500 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023

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500 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central West
Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected, 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...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms on Friday and a
slight risk on Saturday. 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.