Weather Alert
Jackson County, WV
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 2/20/26 12:54 AM
End: 2/20/26 1:00 AM
Dur: 00:06
Canceled 2/20/26 1:00 AM

Tornado Warning issued February 20 at 12:54AM EST until February 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
At 1254 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sandyville, or 7 miles northeast of Ripley, moving east at 55 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Wirt, northwestern Roane and east central Jackson Counties, including the following locations... Leroy, Peewee, and Reedy.



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