Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Mavisdale, VA ∙ Whitewood, VA ∙ Grundy, VA ∙ Shortt Gap, VA ∙ Vansant, VA ∙ Keen Mountain, VA ∙ Oakwood, VA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 721 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026 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. 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. && LAT...LON 3721 8217 3732 8209 3722 8175 3720 8176 3720 8178 3718 8180 3717 8187 3715 8187 3715 8190 3713 8192 3712 8197 3713 8199 3712 8200 TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 294DEG 42KT 3726 8203 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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