Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 6:32PM EDT until July 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Grant County in eastern West Virginia...
South central Mineral County in eastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Hardy County in eastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest
of Romney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches
to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.
* Locations impacted include...
Romney, Burlington, Russelldale, Augusta, Shanks, Delray,
Purgitsville, Frenchburg, Inkerman, Kirby, Rio, and Junction.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Area Description:
Grant, WV; Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV; Mineral, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: