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Home Tornado Warning 0018 Issued by the Charleston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:38:24
514
WFUS51 KRLX 212037
TORRLX
OHC167-WVC017-073-085-095-212115-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0018.260721T2037Z-260721T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
437 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
Southern Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 437 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located near St.
Marys, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 storm will be near...
Pennsboro around 445 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Arvilla, Alma, Point Lookout, Wick, Mountain, Greenwood, Hebron,
Maxwell, Highland, and Ellenboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3936 8124 3946 8119 3943 8072 3920 8089
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 287DEG 31KT 3940 8112
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JP
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:46:54
957
WWUS51 KRLX 212046
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
OHC167-212056-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Washington OH-
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and northern and northwestern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3943 8072 3920 8089 3934 8119 3945 8114
3946 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 298DEG 34KT 3933 8106
$$
WVC017-073-085-095-212115-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Pleasants WV-Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-Tyler WV-
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
PLEASANTS...NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE...NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND
SOUTHERN TYLER COUNTIES...
At 446 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pennsboro, or 8
miles north of Harrisville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Pennsboro around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Arvilla, Alma, Point Lookout, Wick, Mountain, Greenwood, Hebron,
Maxwell, Highland, and Ellenboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
&&
LAT...LON 3943 8072 3920 8089 3934 8119 3945 8114
3946 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 298DEG 34KT 3933 8106
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:46:54
957
WWUS51 KRLX 212046
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
OHC167-212056-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Washington OH-
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Ohio...and northern and northwestern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3943 8072 3920 8089 3934 8119 3945 8114
3946 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 298DEG 34KT 3933 8106
$$
WVC017-073-085-095-212115-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Pleasants WV-Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-Tyler WV-
446 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
PLEASANTS...NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE...NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND
SOUTHERN TYLER COUNTIES...
At 446 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pennsboro, or 8
miles north of Harrisville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Pennsboro around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Arvilla, Alma, Point Lookout, Wick, Mountain, Greenwood, Hebron,
Maxwell, Highland, and Ellenboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
&&
LAT...LON 3943 8072 3920 8089 3934 8119 3945 8114
3946 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 298DEG 34KT 3933 8106
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:52:24
046
WWUS51 KRLX 212051
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC017-073-085-095-212115-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Pleasants WV-Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-Tyler WV-
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL PLEASANTS...NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE...NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND
SOUTHERN TYLER COUNTIES...
At 451 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pennsboro, or
near Harrisville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Pennsboro around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Alma,
Wick, Mountain, Greenwood, Hebron, Highland, and Ellenboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3943 8072 3920 8089 3930 8111 3946 8105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 301DEG 34KT 3928 8101
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:58:54
340
WWUS51 KRLX 212058
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC073-095-212108-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Pleasants WV-Tyler WV-
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PLEASANTS AND SOUTHERN TYLER
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8089 3930 8089 3931 8086 3930 8081
3920 8089 3922 8093 3927 8104 3934 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 297DEG 33KT 3926 8093
$$
WVC017-085-212115-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE AND WEST CENTRAL DODDRIDGE COUNTIES...
At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pennsboro, or 7 miles northeast of Harrisville,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Ritchie and west central Doddridge Counties, including
the following locations... Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8089 3930 8089 3931 8086 3930 8081
3920 8089 3922 8093 3927 8104 3934 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 297DEG 33KT 3926 8093
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:58:54
340
WWUS51 KRLX 212058
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC073-095-212108-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Pleasants WV-Tyler WV-
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PLEASANTS AND SOUTHERN TYLER
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8089 3930 8089 3931 8086 3930 8081
3920 8089 3922 8093 3927 8104 3934 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 297DEG 33KT 3926 8093
$$
WVC017-085-212115-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-
458 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE AND WEST CENTRAL DODDRIDGE COUNTIES...
At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pennsboro, or 7 miles northeast of Harrisville,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Ritchie and west central Doddridge Counties, including
the following locations... Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8089 3930 8089 3931 8086 3930 8081
3920 8089 3922 8093 3927 8104 3934 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 297DEG 33KT 3926 8093
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-07-21 16:05:24
532
WWUS51 KRLX 212104
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
504 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
WVC017-085-212114-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260721T2115Z/
Ritchie WV-Doddridge WV-
504 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RITCHIE AND WEST CENTRAL
DODDRIDGE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northwestern West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3932 8089 3930 8089 3931 8086 3930 8081
3920 8089 3922 8093 3927 8104 3934 8100
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 287DEG 31KT 3924 8086
$$
SINCAVAGE
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