WFUS51 KRLX 202009
TORRLX
WVC039-079-202045-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0005.260520T2009Z-260520T2045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
409 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
  East central Putnam County in western West Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 409 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Cross Lanes, or near Nitro, moving east at 20 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...
  Charleston, Sissonville, and Cross Lanes around 415 PM EDT.

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 3840 8180 3847 8181 3853 8160 3838 8156
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 261DEG 17KT 3844 8176 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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