Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 7:21PM EDT until August 11 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 720 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grundy, moving southeast at 50 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 Buchanan County, including the following locations...
Vansant and Oakwood.
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:
Buchanan, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov