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Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Thursday April 3rd, 2025 :: 08:18 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 08:45AM

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

* Tornado Warning for... Southern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 845 AM EDT.

* At 817 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fayetteville, moving northeast at 60 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 dangerous storm will be near... Ansted, Hawks Nest State Park, and Fayetteville around 820 AM EDT. Summersville around 830 AM EDT. Craigsville around 840 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Nettie, Canvas, and Mount Nebo.

* 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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