Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 5:44PM EDT until July 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Philippi, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Philippi around 550 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Moatsville and Nestorville.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Barbour, WV; Taylor, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: