Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:52AM EDT until June 18 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:52am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 752 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crab Orchard, or near 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, Piney View, Bradley, Crab Orchard, Prosperity,
Beaver, Stanaford, Macarthur, and Shady Spring around 755 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Meadow
Bridge and Lester.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov