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Home Tornado Warning 0018 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-07-21 17:38:57
002
WFUS51 KLWX 212238
TORLWX
WVC027-212315-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0018.260721T2238Z-260721T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
638 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southwest of Romney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Hampshire County, including the following locations...
Augusta, Frenchburg, Kirby, Junction, Shanks, and Purgitsville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3931 7858 3913 7865 3925 7895 3931 7891
3933 7889 3933 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 288DEG 24KT 3927 7888
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BJL
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 17:45:57
353
WWUS51 KLWX 212245
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
645 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC027-212315-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2315Z/
Hampshire WV-
645 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY...
At 645 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Romney, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Augusta and Kirby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3925 7887 3932 7884 3930 7858 3913 7865
3917 7874
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 289DEG 27KT 3926 7881
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BJL
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 17:55:57
544
WWUS51 KLWX 212255
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
655 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC027-212315-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2315Z/
Hampshire WV-
655 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY...
At 655 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Romney, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Kirby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 7875 3927 7871 3925 7860 3913 7865
3916 7872
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 294DEG 35KT 3921 7868
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BJL
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-07-21 18:13:27
158
WWUS51 KLWX 212312
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
712 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC027-212322-
/O.EXP.KLWX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2315Z/
Hampshire WV-
712 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 715 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
eastern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 7875 3927 7871 3925 7860 3913 7865
3916 7872
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 288DEG 24KT 3918 7855
$$
CJL
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