West Virginia Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 6:57PM EDT until July 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 656 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Romney to 11 miles northwest of Wardensville to 9 miles east of Moorefield, moving southeast 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... Augusta, Shanks, Delray, Frenchburg, Inkerman, Kirby, and Rio.
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: 
Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC