Tornado Warning — Mason County, West Virginia
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 12:24PM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for southeastern Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central and western West Virginia.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in West Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Mason County, West Virginia?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Warning alerts for Mason County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Mason County, West Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Warning is also in effect for Cabell County, Gallia County.