Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 8:59PM EDT until July 21 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 858 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Babcock State Park, moving east at 30 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...
Babcock State Park around 905 PM EDT.
Rainelle around 910 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Meadow
Bridge and Thurmond.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Fayette, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: