Governor issues State of Preparedness ahead of severe storms

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Monday, August 7, 2023


** Governor issues State of Preparedness ahead of severe storms
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CHARLESTON, WV – With the potential for severe storms this afternoon and evening, Governor Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia.

With this declaration, the State Emergency Operations Center increased today at 12 p.m. from Steady State to Enhanced Watch.
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The National Weather Service forecast ([link removed]) predicts heavy precipitation, damaging winds, hail, and a chance of isolated tornadoes for parts of the state, which could threaten the health and safety of many West Virginians. Gov. Justice urges citizens to take this potentially hazardous weather seriously and plan accordingly.

A tornado watch ([link removed]) has been issued until 6 p.m. for the following section of West Virginia.
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The State of Preparedness allows the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) to posture personnel and resources for quick response to any emergency that may develop. Coordinating agencies have been placed on standby to report to the State Emergency Operations Center should the need arise.

Leading up to and through the duration of this weather event, the National Weather Service is providing updates for state agencies and local partners. EMD liaisons will report conditions from each county while working closely with local emergency management agencies.

Gov. Justice and the WVEMD ask all West Virginians to remain attentive to weather conditions through local media reports and follow any instructions issued by emergency officials.

For the latest updates on the severe weather, citizens are encouraged to monitor local forecasts, follow instructions from emergency management officials, and have a way to receive weather alerts, especially after dark.

For updates, follow WVEMD on social media: www.facebook.com/WVEMD/ and www.twitter.com/wvemd ([link removed]) .

Check National Weather Service Watches, Warnings or Advisories for all areas of West Virginia here:

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National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington (Eastern Panhandle) ([link removed])

National Weather Service Blacksburg (Southeast WV) ([link removed])

National Weather Service Pittsburgh (Northern Panhandle) ([link removed])
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