Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 6:38PM EDT until July 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southwest of Romney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Hampshire County, including the following locations...
Augusta, Frenchburg, Kirby, Junction, Shanks, and Purgitsville.
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:
Hampshire, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: