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Ohio County, West Virginia, 911 Center, 1500 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV (2026)

09/14/2026

DATE: September 14, 2026

NEWS RELEASE
Lane Closures, on WV 2/US 250, Northbound and Southbound, in Wheeling, to Begin Monday, September 28, 2026

Ohio County, WV – A portion of WV 2/US 250, northbound and southbound, at milepost 1.93, in Wheeling, will have the right lanes closed, beginning on Monday, September 28, 2024, through Friday, October 2, 2026, for a bridge inspection. Motorists are advised to slow down in the construction area.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.

09/14/2026

☀️⛈️ WEATHER UPDATE — OHIO COUNTY, WV

Monday, September 14, 2026

After the recent heavy rainfall, a quieter start to the week is expected, but heat, humidity, and thunderstorms return as the week progresses. The National Weather Service indicates that severe weather is not currently anticipated, but thunderstorms may produce heavy downpours and localized flooding.

For Wheeling and the Northern Panhandle, Tuesday brings increasing warmth with a chance for thunderstorms. The more noticeable heat arrives Wednesday and Thursday, when Wheeling’s forecast heat index reaches approximately 93°F Wednesday and 94°F Thursday. Thunderstorm chances continue through the latter part of the week.

⚡ Tuesday: Warmer with isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms possible, particularly across the Northern Panhandle.
🌡️ Wednesday: Hotter and more humid. Heat index around 93°F in Wheeling. Thunderstorms possible.
🌡️ Thursday: Continued heat and humidity with the heat index around 94°F in Wheeling. Additional thunderstorms possible.
⛈️ Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible.

🌧️ FLOODING REMAINS A CONCERN

Some locations across the region received 3 to more than 6 inches of rain Friday and Saturday. With additional thunderstorms expected this week, heavy downpours could cause localized flooding, especially where the ground remains saturated.

⚠️ WHAT TO WATCH FOR

• Drink plenty of water and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
• Check on older adults and others particularly vulnerable to heat.
• Remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.
• Never drive through a flooded roadway — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• Keep multiple ways available to receive weather alerts and warnings.

At this time, the primary concerns for Ohio County this week are increasing heat, lightning, heavy downpours, and the potential for localized flooding — not widespread severe thunderstorms.

09/12/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT — OHIO COUNTY, WV ⚠️

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has expanded the FLOOD WATCH to the entire forecast area, including Wheeling and Ohio County, WV. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today, bringing a risk of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and isolated damaging winds.

🌧️ FLOOD WATCH: 12 PM Saturday – 1 AM Sunday
⛈️ Main storm window: 11 AM – 7 PM
💨 Primary severe threats: Damaging wind and heavy rain
⚠️ Severe Weather Risk: Marginal – Level 1 of 5
🌊 Excessive Rainfall Risk: Slight – Level 2 of 4

Heavy rainfall could cause rapid rises on creeks and streams and flooding of low-lying areas and roadways. The NWS advises that multiple rounds of rain could result in flash flooding.

📢 WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
• Never drive through a flooded roadway — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• Be especially cautious in low-lying and flood-prone locations.
• Be prepared to move to higher ground if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.
• Secure outdoor objects ahead of thunderstorms capable of damaging winds.

⚠️ ANOTHER ROUND POSSIBLE SUNDAY

A cold front could produce strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail possible across northern West Virginia, eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

09/08/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT — FLOODING & SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ⚠️

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued a new Flooding and Severe Weather Briefing for Wednesday, September 9 into Thursday, September 10. Wheeling and Ohio County should pay particular attention to the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding Wednesday night into Thursday.

🌧️ FLASH FLOODING — PRIMARY LOCAL CONCERN

Thunderstorms developing along an advancing cold front may repeatedly move over the same areas. This could result in locally 2–4 inches of rainfall. While the greatest flooding potential is expected near and south of Pittsburgh, the NWS states that at least a limited flooding threat exists across the entire area.

⚠️ Wheeling/Ohio County is shown within a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for excessive rainfall Wednesday night into Thursday. A Slight Risk represents at least a 15% probability of excessive rainfall producing rapid-onset flooding within 25 miles of a point.

⛈️ SEVERE STORMS — WEDNESDAY EVENING

The main severe-weather window is currently expected to be approximately 7 PM–11 PM Wednesday.

💨 Damaging wind gusts are the primary severe-weather hazard.

The greatest severe threat is expected north of Pittsburgh, but it could extend southward toward the I-70 corridor if the cold front moves through faster or earlier than currently forecast. The NWS graphic places Wheeling south of the dashed line where the severe-weather threat is dependent on the timing of the front.

🌪️ TORNADO THREAT: The NWS tornado outlook shows the tornado risk primarily north of the Wheeling area at this time. However, residents should continue monitoring forecast updates because the position and timing of the cold front will determine how far south the severe threat develops.

🌧️ WEDNESDAY NIGHT → THURSDAY

The flooding threat may continue after the primary severe-weather window. The speed of the cold front will be critical: a faster-moving front would decrease the flooding threat, while a slower-moving front would increase the potential for repeated thunderstorms and heavier rainfall.

📱 BE WEATHER READY

• Have multiple ways to receive weather watches and warnings.
• Keep phones and other devices charged.
• Never drive through a flooded roadway — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• Be especially cautious at night, when flooding can be difficult to see.
• If a warning is issued for your location, take action immediately.

⚠️ This forecast remains dependent on the timing of the approaching cold front and may change.

09/04/2026

DATE: September 4, 2026

NEWS RELEASE
Lane Closure Near the Intersection of 16th Street and Chapline Street, in Wheeling, to Begin Thursday, September 10, 2026

Ohio County, WV – The turning lane at intersection of 16th Street and Chapline Street, in Wheeling, will be closed, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for electric work. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect delays.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may change the project schedule.

09/03/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE — SEVERE STORMS & DANGEROUS HEAT TODAY ⚠️

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has updated the forecast for Thursday, September 3. Wheeling and Ohio County remain in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today.

⛈️ SEVERE WEATHER — MAINLY 4 PM TO MIDNIGHT

Thunderstorms are expected to develop later today, with the primary threats being damaging winds and large hail. The NWS also indicates that a tornado or two is possible across the region.

For the Wheeling/Ohio County area:

💨 Damaging winds are the primary concern. Wheeling is within the 15–29% probability area for severe wind gusts of at least 58 mph within 25 miles.
🧊 Large hail is possible. Wheeling is within the 5–14% probability area for hail 1 inch in diameter or larger within 25 miles.
🌪️ Tornado threat: Wheeling is near the southern edge of the 2–4% tornado probability area. While the tornado threat is lower than the damaging-wind threat, it is not zero.
🌧️ Heavy downpours may accompany thunderstorms and could produce reduced visibility and localized flooding.

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY THROUGH 8 PM

Before the storms arrive, another hot and humid day is expected. The NWS forecasts high temperatures of 90–95°F with heat index values around 100°F. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of northern West Virginia, eastern Ohio and southwestern Pennsylvania through 8 PM today.

⚠️ TIMING IS IMPORTANT: The primary severe-weather window is expected to be 4 PM through midnight, meaning storms could affect the area during the evening commute and evening activities.

📅 FRIDAY: Another round of thunderstorms is possible from late morning through early evening. Wheeling and much of the area southwest of I-76 are currently under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5). Damaging winds, large hail and heavy downpours will again be possible, but confidence in severe storms is lower than today.

📱 BE WEATHER READY: Keep phones charged, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and know where you will shelter before storms arrive. If a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for your location, move indoors immediately and stay away from windows.

09/02/2026

DATE: September 2, 2026

NEWS RELEASE
Lane Restriction on WV 2 (Main Street), in Wheeling, to Begin Thursday, September 10, 2026

Ohio County, WV – A portion of WV 2, Main Street, between Fourth Street and Northern Parkway, in Wheeling, will be restricted to one lane, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026, through Thursday, September 17, 2026, for paving. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect delays.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may change the project schedule.

09/02/2026

DATE: September 2, 2026
Road Closure on County Route 40/2, Springdale Avenue, in Wheeling, to Begin, Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Ohio County, WV – County Route 40/2, Springdale Avenue, in Wheeling, will be closed, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through Thursday, September 10, 2026, for paving. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

Alternate Routes: Use US 40 to County Route 15/2, Sonneborne Road, to County Route 15/1, Park View Road.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule.

09/02/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT — HEAT ADVISORY & SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY ⚠️

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued an updated severe weather briefing for Wednesday, September 2. For Wheeling and Ohio County, WV, the main concerns today are dangerous heat followed by the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening.

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY TODAY — 8 AM TO 8 PM
Hot and humid conditions are expected, with temperatures across the region reaching 90–95°F and heat index values potentially climbing as high as 104°F. Limit strenuous outdoor activity when possible, drink plenty of water, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

⛈️ SEVERE WEATHER — LATE AFTERNOON & EVENING
Storms are expected to generally hold off until later today. Wheeling is near the southern edge of the Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) area, with the greatest severe threat located northeast of a New Philadelphia-to-Wheeling line.

The primary hazards are:

💨 Damaging winds: The greatest concern. Wheeling is near the transition between the 15–29% and 5–14% probabilities for severe wind gusts of at least 58 mph within 25 miles.
🧊 Large hail: Severe hail of 1 inch or larger is possible. Wheeling is near the 5–14% probability area.
🌪️ Isolated tornadoes: Possible with the strongest storms, although the higher tornado probability shown by the NWS is primarily north and northeast of Wheeling.
🌧️ Heavy downpours: Torrential rainfall may accompany stronger storms and could cause localized flooding or poor visibility.

⚠️ ANOTHER ROUND POSSIBLE THURSDAY
Thursday currently carries a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for Wheeling and much of the region. The NWS expects more widespread thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours and even a tornado, primarily during the late afternoon and evening.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Friday, although the severe threat is currently lower and generally at the Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) level.

📱 BE WEATHER READY: Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, keep phones charged, and know where you will shelter if a warning is issued. A watch means conditions are favorable — a warning means take action immediately.

09/01/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE — MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE ⚠️

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued an updated briefing this morning highlighting severe weather potential Tuesday evening, Wednesday, and again Thursday across the region. Wheeling and Ohio County, WV will need to remain weather-aware through the middle of the week.

For the Wheeling/Ohio County area:

🌡️ HOT & HUMID: Temperatures will climb through midweek. Wheeling has about a 60% chance of reaching 90°F or higher Wednesday and a 35% chance Thursday. Heat index values across the region could reach the mid to upper 90s.
⛈️ TUESDAY EVENING/OVERNIGHT: Severe thunderstorms are possible. The primary threats are damaging winds, large hail and heavy downpours. Wheeling is within the lower-probability severe wind/hail area, while the greatest threat is farther north.
⚠️ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING: This continues to be the period of particular concern. The region is under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5), with the greatest threat northeast of a line from New Philadelphia to Wheeling.
💨 WEDNESDAY HAZARDS: Damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Current NWS graphics place Wheeling near the southern edge of the higher wind/hail probabilities. The tornado probability is higher primarily north and northeast of Wheeling.
⚠️ THURSDAY: Another Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) covers Wheeling and much of the surrounding region. Current concerns are damaging winds and large hail, mainly during the late afternoon and evening.

📌 IMPORTANT: There remains considerable uncertainty regarding the exact timing and coverage of thunderstorms. The threat for any particular location will depend on how storms develop and track.

📱 BE WEATHER READY: Keep multiple ways to receive warnings, keep phones charged, and know where you will go if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued. Never rely solely on outdoor warning sirens for notification indoors.

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