Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately to shelter
inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. Lightning is one
of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SVRRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Northwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia...
* Until 1145 PM EDT.
* At 1114 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gassaway, or
7 miles northwest of Sutton, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Sutton, Gassaway, Flatwoods, Diana, Exchange, Little Birch, Wilsie,
Centralia, and Erbacon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 55 and 71.
Route 19 between mile markers 64 and 68.