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Jefferson County HSEM
Tuesday May 30th, 2017 :: 06:00 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 06:30PM

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... East central Frederick County in northwestern Virginia... Central Clarke County in northwestern Virginia... Southern Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT

* At 557 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Berryville, or near Millwood Pike, moving southeast at 20 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... Berryville around 610 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Briggs. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED HAIL...<.75IN

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON

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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