Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 12:11PM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1211 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles north of Ona, or 13 miles northeast of
Proctorville, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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
southeastern Gallia, southwestern Mason and north central Cabell
Counties, including the following locations... Ashton, Green Bottom,
and Crown City.
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; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov