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WVC003-037-090315-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1038 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

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

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1038 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Charles Town, moving north at 30 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 and Inwood around 1045 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Vanville, Winebrenners Cross, Berkeley, Martinsburg Airport,
Middleway, and Arden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 7788 3925 7795 3947 7812 3952 7790
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 163DEG 26KT 3929 7793 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

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