Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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WFUS51 KRLX 301717
TORRLX
WVC047-301745-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0024.250530T1717Z-250530T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
117 PM EDT Fri May 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern McDowell County in southern West Virginia...

* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 117 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near War, or 10 miles northwest of Tazewell, moving
  east at 35 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...
  Gary around 120 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elbert, Cucumber, Jenkinjones, and Anawalt.

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 3730 8165 3743 8140 3734 8136 3732 8138
      3731 8140 3728 8141 3727 8145 3725 8148
      3725 8150 3724 8151 3723 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 261DEG 29KT 3726 8161

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

$$

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