West Virginia
National Weather Service confirms seven tornadoes in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
NWS confirms 7 tornadoes across DC region
The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5.
The National Weather Service confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia on Wednesday, June 5.
The tornadoes were a result of severe thunderstorms developing along a warm front. They caused significant damage and several injuries.
The most severe tornado was rated EF-1, with peak winds of 105 mph. It traveled 12 miles from Poolesville to Gaithersburg, Maryland between 7:14 p.m. and 7:42 p.m., causing extensive tree and structural damage and resulting in five injuries.
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Another EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph struck Southern Baltimore County, MD. It carved a 2.4-mile path between Arbutus and Halethorpe from 7:45 p.m. to 7:52 p.m., causing tree damage and impacting structures. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
In Leesburg, Virginia, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph caused trees and minor structural damage along a 1-mile path from 6:42 p.m. to 6:43 p.m. There were no reported injuries or deaths.
Columbia, Maryland experienced an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph that traveled 1 mile from 8:31 p.m. to 8:33 p.m., damaging trees and vehicles, particularly in the Long Reach village area. No injuries or deaths occurred.
Residents in Middle River, Maryland saw an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph, which traveled 0.2 miles from 7:54 p.m. to 7:56 p.m. It caused damage to mobile homes and trees in the Williams Estates area, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Northwest of Eldersburg, Maryland, the National Weather Service reported an EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph caused tree damage and minor structural damage over a 4.4-mile path from 7:59 p.m. to 8:13 p.m. No injuries or deaths were reported.
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph touched down south of Inwood, West Virginia, causing damage to trees and shingles along a 0.85-mile path from 4:04 p.m. to 4:08 p.m. That tornado did not cause any injuries or deaths to occur.
All of the tornadoes mentioned in the NWS damage survey brought considerable disruption to the affected regions, with the most significant impact observed in central Montgomery County, Maryland.
Information is still being collected, which could result in additional tornado confirmations in the days ahead.
West Virginia
West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival showcases state’s dirt track racing history at Pennsboro Speedway
PENNSBORO, W.Va (WDTV) – Racing enthusiasts around the state had the chance to see vintage race cars and motorcycles at the annual West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival Saturday.
The festival teaches attendants about West Virginia’s history in dirt track racing with both cars and motorcycles.
The festival was held at Pennsboro Speedway, which opened in 1887 and hosted some of the nation’s top racing talent on its tracks.
“We’ve got so many national champions here,” WV Racing Heritage Festival President Ashley Ness said. “This racetrack has seen all these national champions. We’ve had the best in the United States, including Australia and New Zealand, come here and race at Pennsboro Speedway. It’s time to get them all back again.”
Racing legends who come from the Mountain State attended the festival to speak about their experience on the tracks.
One panel included six women who competed in flat-track motorcycle racing at a time when it was mostly dominated by men.
“We have six of the lady flat-track racers that were pioneers in the 60s and 70s,” Ness said. “It’s so important to get this documented, and that’s what the Heritage Festival is all about, documenting the history of dirt track racing, whether it be motorcycles or race cars.”
Vintage cars and motorcycles also got back in action with a parade lap on the tracks of Pennsboro Speedway.
The festival began in 2015 and will continue next year on June 5.
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YSS offers West Virginia’s first transitional living recovery programs for young adults
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling is home to West Virginia’s first recovery program designed specifically for young adults, offering a new track aimed at people ages 18 to 24 who are working to overcome substance use disorders.
Youth Services System announced it will offer the recovery track at the McCrary Center in Wheeling for young adults dealing with opioid or stimulant use disorders. The program is designed to provide recovery-focused housing and support services, giving participants a safe, structured environment as they work toward long-term recovery and stability.
“Our transitional living program has been licensed by the Department of Human Services, as well as the Office of Health Facility Licensure. We also achieved the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residence certification so there will be a lot of oversight in this program. And we look forward to our continued work with them,” YSS CEO Jill Eddy said.
Youth Services System received a one-time grant through the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health to help expand services and launch the new track in Wheeling.
“Research shows that the longer a person is provided a safe space while in recovery, the chances of their success in recovery and remaining sober is definitely increased,” Eddy said.
Services will include substance-free and MAT-friendly housing, peer recovery support, therapy, recovery planning, and overdose prevention education. The program also supports individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and prioritizes high-risk and underserved populations.
More information about Youth Services System is available here.
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