Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 6:13AM EDT until June 18 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 612 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles northeast of Lake Vesuvius, moving east at 65
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.
Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Lake Vesuvius, Gallia,
Vernon, Waterloo, Aid, Crown City, Henderson, Adamsville, Ashton,
Gallopolis Ferry, Gage, and Centerpoint.
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; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: