Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:57AM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
East central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
North central Cabell County in central West Virginia...
* Until 1230 PM EDT.
* At 1156 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 8 miles south of Rio Grande, moving southeast
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...
Gallipolis around 1200 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Southside, Gage, Green Bottom, Gallopolis Ferry, Ashton, and Crown
City.
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:
Gallia, OH; Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov