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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
726 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

KYC127-WVC099-162345-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-260816T2345Z/
Lawrence KY-Wayne WV-
726 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...

At 726 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Louisa, moving southeast 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...
  Dunlow around 735 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Clifford, Glenhayes, Gallup, and Crum.

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 3813 8270 3804 8231 3790 8244 3791 8246
      3790 8247 3793 8248 3793 8250 3794 8250
      3794 8249 3796 8253 3795 8258 3790 8260
      3807 8278
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 306DEG 22KT 3805 8262

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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