Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 10 at 6:34PM EDT until August 10 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 634 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Point Pleasant, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Point Pleasant and Gallipolis around 640 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Henderson.
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:
Gallia, OH; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov