Morgantown Tornado Alert: NWS Warns Residents in Cassville, Parts of West Virginia

The NWS said flying debris could pose a danger to anyone caught outdoors. It warned that mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed, while roofs, windows and vehicles may also sustain damage

The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for parts of Monongalia County in northern West Virginia, warning residents to take shelter immediately. The warning remains in effect until 4:30pm EDT.

According to the NWS office in Pittsburgh, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cassville, about five miles west of Westover, at 4:06pm EDT. The storm was moving east at around 35mph.

The warning was issued after radar detected rotation within the storm.

The NWS said flying debris could pose a danger to anyone caught outdoors. It warned that mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed, while roofs, windows and vehicles may also sustain damage. Tree damage is considered likely.

Areas under the warning include Morgantown, Brookhaven, Booth, Georgetown and Crown. Residents have been advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Anyone outdoors, in a vehicle or in a mobile home is urged to seek the nearest substantial shelter and protect themselves from flying debris.

The warning was issued by the National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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