Tornado Warning (8/8/24)

 
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 11:15 pm Thursday, August 8, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

WEST VIRGINIA: west central Jefferson, central Berkeley.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

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.