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Jefferson County HSEM
Sunday May 27th, 2018 :: 03:16 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 03:45PM

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia... Central Berkeley County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of Greenwood, moving southeast at 15 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... Martinsburg around 345 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jones Springs and Tomahawk. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN

* AFFECTED AREAS: BERKELEY ... MORGAN

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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