First published 9/19/2026, 10:08:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 10:08:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued September 19 at 5:54 PM EDT (published 2026-09-19T21:54:00Z) by the National Weather Service office in Charleston, WV; the warning was valid until September 19 at 6:15 PM EDT.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Official short‑term warning for the Charleston, West Virginia area signals an immediate weather hazard that can affect public safety and local travel during the stated validity period.

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Sources

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:54PM EDT until September 19 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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