Tornado Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV

Issued

Apr 8, 2020, 1:54 PM EDT (17:54 UTC)

Expired

Apr 8, 2020, 2:20 PM EDT

In force

26 min

Issued by

NWS Charleston, WV

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.25 in

Counties Fayette County, WV, Raleigh County, WV

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173 
WFUS51 KRLX 081754
TORRLX
WVC019-081-081830-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0002.200408T1754Z-200408T1830Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
154 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 230 PM EDT.
    
* At 153 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Burnwell, or 11 miles west of Fayetteville, moving
  southeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Oak Hill around 205 PM EDT.
  Mount Hope, Piney View and Bradley around 210 PM EDT.
  Beckley and Prosperity around 215 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pax
and Artie.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Charleston West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8125 3797 8139 3797 8138 3799 8138
      3808 8136 3812 8131 3791 8104
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 310DEG 32KT 3800 8131 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

HART

535 
WWUS51 KRLX 081806
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
206 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

WVC019-081-081830-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200408T1830Z/
Raleigh WV-Fayette WV-
206 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RALEIGH AND SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES...
    
At 206 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Hope, or 9 miles north of Beckley, moving
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
  Piney View, Bradley and Prosperity around 210 PM EDT.
  Beckley around 215 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pax.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8125 3796 8128 3798 8133 3806 8133
      3806 8125 3791 8104
TIME...MOT...LOC 1806Z 310DEG 32KT 3792 8120 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

HART

015 
WWUS51 KRLX 081820
SVSRLX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
220 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

WVC019-081-081829-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200408T1830Z/
Raleigh WV-Fayette WV-
220 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RALEIGH AND SOUTHWESTERN
FAYETTE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern West Virginia.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Charleston West Virginia.

LAT...LON 3779 8125 3796 8128 3798 8133 3806 8133
      3806 8125 3791 8104
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 310DEG 32KT 3784 8108 

$$

HART

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