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Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 :: 04:31 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 05:00PM

TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 430 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ansted, or near Fayetteville, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Nicholas and northeastern Fayette Counties, including the following locations... Nettie.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAYETTE, WV ... NICHOLAS, 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.

Address/Location
Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
511 Church St
Summersville, WV 26651

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-872-7892

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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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