Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 4:10PM EDT until July 21 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 410 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Sistersville, or near Middlebourne, moving east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Middlebourne around 415 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Matamoras, New Matamoras, and Friendly.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: