Note: The Tornado Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 9:45 pm Saturday, May 11, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Washington.
WEST VIRGINIA: northeastern Morgan, northwestern Berkeley.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Western Washington County in north central Maryland…
Northeastern Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia…
Northwestern Berkeley County in the Panhandle of West Virginia…
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 923 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Berkeley Springs, or near Hancock, moving east 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…
Berkeley Springs around 930 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Johnsons Mill, Great Cacapon, Valley View, Berryville, Spohrs Crossroads, New Hope, Shady Grove, and Spruce Pine Hollow.
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.
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