Boone County Emergency Management Agency

Boone County Emergency Management Agency Providing Police, Fire, EMS, & EMA Services to the citizens of Boone County, WV.

Message From Director: The Boone County Emergency Operations Center was established in April 1992, by the Boone County Commission, to provide an enhanced emergency dispatch center to serve the citizens of Boone County. The goal of The Boone County Emergency Operations Center will be to provide an attentive efficient service to both the general public, and emergency service agencies, by acting as the liaison, providing assistance whenever needed.

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 8:15AM EDT until June 18 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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At 815 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wharton to near Man to Gulnare, moving east at 65
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Williamson, Welch, Grundy, Pineville, Oak Hill, Mullens,
Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War, Man, Delbarton,
Northfork, Gilbert Creek, Piney View, Coal City, and Prosperity.

AFFECTS: Buchanan, VA; Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Logan, WV; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV

INSTRUCTION: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southern and southeastern West Virginia.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/VxRBJBp

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 8:15 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 815 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wharton to near Man to Gulnare, moving east at 65
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Williamson, Welch, Grundy, Pineville, Oak Hill, Mullens,
Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War, Man, Delbarton,
Northfork, Gilbert Creek, Piney View, Coal City, and Prosperity.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/VxRBJBp

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:54AM EDT until June 18 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
McDowell County in southern West Virginia...
Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
South central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 830 AM EDT.

* At 754 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Chapmanville to near Chattaroy to Gypsy, moving east
at 65 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Williamson, Welch, Logan, Grundy, Pineville, Oak Hill,
Mullens, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War, Man,
Delbarton, Northfork, Van, Gilbert Creek, and Mount Gay-Shamrock.

This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 70.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 136.
Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 27.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 14.

AFFECTS: Buchanan, VA; Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Logan, WV; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southern and southeastern West Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/28hRxwg

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:54 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia...
McDowell County in southern West Virginia...
Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
South central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 830 AM EDT.

* At 754 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Chapmanville to near Chattaroy to Gypsy, moving east
at 65 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Williamson, Welch, Logan, Grundy, Pineville, Oak Hill,
Mullens, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War, Man,
Delbarton, Northfork, Van, Gilbert Creek, and Mount Gay-Shamrock.

This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 70.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 136.
Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 27.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 14.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/28hRxwg

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:25AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 724 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Hode to Paintsville, moving
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Williamson, Madison, Louisa, Logan, Blaine, Chapmanville, Man, Fort
Gay, Delbarton, Ranger, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Harts, Martha, Gill,
Mallory, Ulysses, Chief Logan State Park, East Lynn Lake, Charley,
and Julian.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 60.

AFFECTS: Lawrence, KY; Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV; Mingo, WV; Wayne, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for northeastern
Kentucky...and central, southern and western West Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/I2Em0fy

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:25 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 800 AM EDT.

* At 724 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Hode to Paintsville, moving
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Williamson, Madison, Louisa, Logan, Blaine, Chapmanville, Man, Fort
Gay, Delbarton, Ranger, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Harts, Martha, Gill,
Mallory, Ulysses, Chief Logan State Park, East Lynn Lake, Charley,
and Julian.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 1 and 60.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/I2Em0fy

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:09AM EDT until June 18 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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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 K**b 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.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Wyoming, WV

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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/6c7U6Zj

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:09 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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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 K**b 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.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/6c7U6Zj

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:17AM EDT until June 18 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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TORRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
North central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Northeastern Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 716 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wharton, or 12 miles southeast of Madison, 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...
Bald K**b around 720 AM EDT.
Bradley and Powellton around 735 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitesville, Sylvester, Pax, Cyclone, Naoma, Prenter, Bolt, Arnett,
Dorothy, and Lester.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV

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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/rlOy9s9

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:17 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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TORRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
North central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Northeastern Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 716 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wharton, or 12 miles southeast of Madison, 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...
Bald K**b around 720 AM EDT.
Bradley and Powellton around 735 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whitesville, Sylvester, Pax, Cyclone, Naoma, Prenter, Bolt, Arnett,
Dorothy, and Lester.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/rlOy9s9

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:17AM EDT until June 18 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Eastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
Eastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Clay County in north central West Virginia...
Northern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 716 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles northeast of Glenville to Glen to near Van,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Summersville, Fayetteville, Richwood, Sutton, Clay, Webster
Springs, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Ansted, Belle, Clendenin,
Cedar Grove, East Bank, Gassaway, Glasgow, Smithers, Addison
(Webster Springs), Mill Creek, and Gauley Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 19 and 78.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 68 and 89.
Route 19 between mile markers 16 and 68.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Clay, WV; Fayette, WV; Gilmer, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lewis, WV; Nicholas, WV; Randolph, WV; Roane, WV; Upshur, WV; Webster, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southeastern, north central and northeastern West Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/gFem3nn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:17 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Eastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
Eastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Clay County in north central West Virginia...
Northern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 716 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles northeast of Glenville to Glen to near Van,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Summersville, Fayetteville, Richwood, Sutton, Clay, Webster
Springs, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Ansted, Belle, Clendenin,
Cedar Grove, East Bank, Gassaway, Glasgow, Smithers, Addison
(Webster Springs), Mill Creek, and Gauley Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 19 and 78.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 68 and 89.
Route 19 between mile markers 16 and 68.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/gFem3nn

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 7:11AM EDT until June 18 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
North central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Central Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Western Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 711 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wharton, or
11 miles east of Logan, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Ansted,
Sophia, Gauley Bridge, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek, Macarthur, Van,
Bradley, Powellton, Hawks Nest State Park, Beaver, Piney View, Bald
K**b, Stanaford, and Prosperity.

This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 36 and 74.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 124.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 16.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Fayette, WV; Kanawha, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV; Wyoming, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southern and southeastern West Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/yQJuyGx

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:11 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
North central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Central Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Western Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 711 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wharton, or
11 miles east of Logan, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Ansted,
Sophia, Gauley Bridge, Crab Orchard, Dry Creek, Macarthur, Van,
Bradley, Powellton, Hawks Nest State Park, Beaver, Piney View, Bald
K**b, Stanaford, and Prosperity.

This includes the following highways...
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 36 and 74.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 124.
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 16.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/yQJuyGx

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 6:53AM EDT until June 18 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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TORRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Northwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
South central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 730 AM EDT.

* At 652 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Holden, or 8 miles west 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...
Logan, Man, Holden, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Chief Logan State Park,
and Mallory around 700 AM EDT.
Amherstdale-Robinette around 705 AM EDT.
Oceana around 715 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Gay, Clear Fork, Verdunville, Chauncey, Myrtle, Cyclone, Coal
Mountain, Switzer, West Logan, and Bruno.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Mingo, WV; Wyoming, WV

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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/8YbTFH3

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 6:53 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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TORRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Northwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
South central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 730 AM EDT.

* At 652 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Holden, or 8 miles west 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...
Logan, Man, Holden, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Chief Logan State Park,
and Mallory around 700 AM EDT.
Amherstdale-Robinette around 705 AM EDT.
Oceana around 715 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Gay, Clear Fork, Verdunville, Chauncey, Myrtle, Cyclone, Coal
Mountain, Switzer, West Logan, and Bruno.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/8YbTFH3

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 6:44AM EDT until June 18 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
West central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Eastern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
Eastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Southern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Clay County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Western Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 715 AM EDT.

* At 644 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Kenna to near Charleston to near Madison, moving
east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Nitro, Madison, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.
Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet,
Ansted, Belle, Clendenin, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow,
Smithers, and Gauley Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 44.
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 131.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 46 and 57.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 54 and 95.
Route 119 between mile markers 46 and 80.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Calhoun, WV; Clay, WV; Fayette, WV; Jackson, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lincoln, WV; Nicholas, WV; Putnam, WV; Raleigh, WV; Roane, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southern, western, southeastern, north central and northwestern West
Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/1fm64Gn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 6:44 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:15 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
West central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Eastern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
Eastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Southern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
Clay County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Western Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 715 AM EDT.

* At 644 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Kenna to near Charleston to near Madison, moving
east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Nitro, Madison, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.
Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet,
Ansted, Belle, Clendenin, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow,
Smithers, and Gauley Bridge.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 44.
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 131.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 46 and 57.
West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 54 and 95.
Route 119 between mile markers 46 and 80.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/1fm64Gn

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 6:39AM EDT until June 18 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
Central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 715 AM EDT.

* At 639 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hode, or 11
miles east of Inez, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Van, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, Mallory,
Amherstdale-Robinette, Chief Logan State Park, Harts, West Logan,
Mitchell Heights, Mount Gay, Chauncey, Myrtle, Bruno, Wilsondale,
Sharples, Sarah Ann, and Breeden.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 4 and 45.

AFFECTS: Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV; Mingo, WV; Wayne, WV; Wyoming, WV

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for central,
southern and western West Virginia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/nHI29B7

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 6:39 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 7:15 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
Central Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 715 AM EDT.

* At 639 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hode, or 11
miles east of Inez, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Van, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, Mallory,
Amherstdale-Robinette, Chief Logan State Park, Harts, West Logan,
Mitchell Heights, Mount Gay, Chauncey, Myrtle, Bruno, Wilsondale,
Sharples, Sarah Ann, and Breeden.

This includes Route 119 between mile markers 4 and 45.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/nHI29B7

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Danville, WV
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