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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The National Weather Service has issued a variety of severe weather warnings for the area, including a tornado warning for Luzerne County.</p><p>The tornado warning is in effect until 8:30 tonight.</p><p>The NWS reported that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sugar Notch at 7:58 p.m., moving east at 35 mph.</p><p>The dangerous storm will be near Edwardsville at around 8:05 p.m., Luzerne near 8:10 p.m., in the Wilkes-Barre area around 8:15 p.m., and the Pittston area around 8:20 p.m.</p><p>The NWS encourages taking cover immediately, and avoiding windows.</p><p>A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect until 8:30 p.m., with 70 mph winds and possible quarter-sized hail.</p><p>Damage to homes and business is possible.</p><style>
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NWS: Tornado possible in Wilkes-Barre area