Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:09AM EDT until June 18 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:09am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 708 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Amherstdale-Robinette, or 8 miles east of Logan,
moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Wharton, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, and Bald Knob around 715
AM EDT.
Oceana around 720 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Gay, Verdunville, Chauncey, Blair, Mitchell Heights,
Amherstdale-Robine, Cyclone, Sharples, Switzer, and West Logan.
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:
Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov