Hampshire County Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt - WV

07/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

714 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia...
Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
Northwestern Warren County in northwestern Virginia...
Western Clarke County in northwestern Virginia...
The City of Wi******er in northwestern Virginia...
East central Hardy County in eastern West Virginia...
Southeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 713 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 15 miles southwest of Greenwood to 9 miles north of
Star Tannery to near Wardensville, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches
to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Front Royal, Strasburg, Millwood Pike, Berryville,
Stephens City, Wardensville, Star Tannery, Middletown, Boyce, Capon
Bridge, Yellow Spring, High View, White Post, Riverton, Stephenson,
Nineveh, Albin, Gore, and Clary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

07/21/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
638 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southwest of Romney, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Hampshire County, including the following locations...
Augusta, Frenchburg, Kirby, Junction, Shanks, and Purgitsville.

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.

07/21/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
615 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia...
Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
The City of Wi******er in northwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 615 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of Star Tannery, or 14 miles northwest of Strasburg, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Wi******er, Millwood Pike, Stephens City, Middletown, Capon Bridge, Brucetown, Yellow Spring, High View, Greenwood, High View Manor, Gainesboro, Wilde Acres, Cedar Grove, Clear Brook, Armel,
Stephenson, Rock Enon Springs, Albin, Gore, and Capon Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

07/17/2026

07/04/2026

**Extreme Heat Warning**

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
907 AM EDT Sat Jul 4 2026

Washington-Shenandoah-Frederick-Page-Warren-Clarke-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
907 AM EDT Sat Jul 4 2026
..EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged excessive heat may impact power, water, and transportation systems. Heat index values of 95 to 100 are possible again Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

07/02/2026

https://www.ready.gov/heat

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07/02/2026

https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-during

What is a heat wave? A heat wave is a period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days. Heat waves can occur with or without high humidity. They have potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to hazardous heat. Heat can be very taxing on the body; learn m...

07/02/2026

Hampshire-Hardy-
132 PM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.....HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY.....EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT:
For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103.

For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103
expected.

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE:
Hampshire and Hardy Counties.

* WHEN:
For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
*For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
*For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

05/18/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
417 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
Central Hardy County in eastern West Virginia...
Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Moorefield, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Moorefield, Wardensville, Star Tannery, Augusta, Bean Settlement, Old Fields, Gravel Springs, Shanks, Frenchburg, Mcneill, Lost City,
Lost River, Delray, Baker, Inkerman, Kirby, Rio, Capon Springs, and
Mccauley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.