[W8MWA] Informational: Confirmed Tornado in Fairmont

[Jeffrey Fritz]

The NWS has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado hit the greater Fairmont area
yesterday. I am sending this out to multiple lists as Skywarn
Net participation yesterday came from multiple groups.

>From the NWS:

*Our storm survey team has confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind
speeds of 80 mph occurred just east of Fairmont, WV in relation to severe
thunderstorms yesterday. *

*More details on its full path and damage surveyed will be relayed later
this evening. Here is the preliminary Public Information Statement
highlighting this update:*

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 258 PM
EDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ...NWS Storm Survey Team Confirm EF-0 Tornado Occurred
Near Fairmont in Marion County, WV... A storm survey team for the National
Weather Service office in Pittsburgh PA has confirmed an EF-0 tornado with
maximum wind gusts of 80 mph occurred just east of Fairmont, WV in relation
to the severe thunderstorms that moved through the area on June 22 2026. A
final assessment including results of the survey are expected to be
completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement by this
evening. The storm survey information will also be available on our website
at http://www.weather.gov/pittsburgh $$
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