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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP JCHSEM followed by your message, to 888777
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