Tornadoes are rare, but not unheard of, in our area. We know how much damage that they can cause so the NWS is really going to need our assistance. We ask that you monitor the W8MWA two-meter repeater. NC WV ARES Skywarn will be activated roughly at 10:45 EDT.

NWS Watch follows.

Jeff, WB1AAAL

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WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 53
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PITTSBURGH PA
1031 AM EDT SUN MAR 16 2025

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 53 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

     
IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES: 
PRESTON               TUCKER                MARION                MONONGALIA            WETZEL              
          
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FAIRMONT and MORGANTOWN