A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Kanawha, WV; at 10:04 AM on APR 22, 2026 Effective until 2:04 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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A shelter in place has been issued within 1 mile of Catalyst Refiners in Institute. From West Virginia State University to the Nitro, Saint Albans bridge, on the Route 25 and Route 60 side of the river. Please tune into local news and radio for updates.

Shelter In Place