Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Western Washington County in north central Maryland... East central Allegany County in western Maryland... Northwestern Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia... Northeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 505 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Fort Ashby, or 9 miles northeast of Romney, moving northeast at 50 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.

* Locations impacted include... Paw Paw, Great Cacapon, Johnsons Mill, Omps, Three Churches, Valley View, Higginsville, Fishers Bridge, Magnolia, Rock Gap, Stotlers Crossroads, Highland Ridge, Points, Largent, Smith Crossroads, Levels and Berryville.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MORGAN, WV ... ALLEGANY, MD ... WASHINGTON, MD ... HAMPSHIRE, WV

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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!