Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:39AM EDT until June 18 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:39am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
South central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 815 AM EDT.
* At 738 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Sophia, or 11 miles west of
Beckley, moving east at 45 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...
Beckley, Mabscott, Sophia, Bradley, Crab Orchard, Prosperity,
Beaver, Macarthur, Dry Creek, and Coal City around 745 AM EDT.
Piney View, Stanaford, and Shady Spring around 750 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Meadow
Bridge, Lester, Bolt, Glen Daniel, and Arnett.
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:
Fayette, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov