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NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCTO.W 0025July 21, 2026

Tornado Warning: Shenandoah, VA

The National Weather Service office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued a tornado warning for Shenandoah in Virginia, which was in force until 8:15 p.m. local time on July 21. It was the 25th tornado warning the NWS office in Baltimore MD/Washington issued in 2026. Virginia had 20 tornado warnings in July 2026, against 4 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Virginia's tornado warnings by year).

ExpiredWarning

Issued7:49 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
In force7:49 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
Expired8:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026

In force for 26 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Area
Shenandoah
State
Virginia
Level
Warning
Issued
7:49 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
Expires
8:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Extreme, Observed, Immediate
VTEC event
KLWX TO.W 0025
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

TORLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 749 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Woodstock, moving east at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near... Woodstock around 755 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Alonzaville, Toms Brook, Fishers Hill, and Maurertown.

What the agency told people to do

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.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.