Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 5:10PM EDT until July 21 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 509 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Load, or 12 miles north of Carter Caves State Park,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Load around 515 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brushart and Warnock.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
29th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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