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Allegany County Government
Thursday March 31st, 2022 :: 03:04 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 03:30PM

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Allegany County in western Maryland... Northeastern Mineral County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 303 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over La Vale, or near Cumberland, 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... Cumberland, La Vale, Ridgeley, Eckhart Mines, Mount Savage, Ellerslie, Corriganville, Wellersburg, Flintstone, Wolfe Mill and Pleasant Valley.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEGANY, MD ... MINERAL, 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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sterling Virginia.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

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

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