Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:26AM EDT until June 18 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:26am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 725 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bald Knob, or 18 miles southeast of Madison, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Bradley around 735 AM EDT.
Beckley, Oak Hill, Mount Hope, Piney View, and Prosperity around
740 AM EDT.
Stanaford around 745 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pax,
Cyclone, Naoma, Bolt, Arnett, Dorothy, Lester, Kopperston, Glen
Daniel, and Stickney.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: