“Special Weather Statement until 08:00PM” from Braxton County OES/E911 : Nixle

Thursday July 16th, 2026 :: 02:47 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Special Weather Statement until 08:00PM

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indices in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon and early evening. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to hours outside of peak heating.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GREENUP ... CARTER ... BOYD ... LAWRENCE ... PERRY ... MORGAN ... ATHENS ... WASHINGTON ... JACKSON ... VINTON ... MEIGS ... GALLIA ... LAWRENCE ... WAYNE ... CABELL ... MASON ... JACKSON ... WOOD ... PLEASANTS ... TYLER ... LINCOLN ... PUTNAM ... KANAWHA ... ROANE ... WIRT ... CALHOUN ... RITCHIE ... DODDRIDGE ... CLAY ... BRAXTON ... GILMER ... LEWIS ... HARRISON

Address/Location
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Special Weather Statement

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