Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 4:58PM EDT until July 21 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pennsboro, or 7 miles northeast of Harrisville,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Ritchie and west central Doddridge Counties, including
the following locations... Greenwood.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Doddridge, WV; Ritchie, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: