Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 7:12PM EDT until August 16 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 712 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Yatesville Lake State Park, moving southeast at 25
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...
Louisa and Fort Gay around 715 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Clifford, Glenhayes, Gallup, and Crum.
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.
Area Description:
Lawrence, KY; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov