Full Notification

SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... Clay County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 1214 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Birch River to near Elkview, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Summersville, Clay, Clendenin, Camden-On-gauley, Birch River, Craigsville, Glen, Camden On Gauley, Cowen, Widen, Bickmore, Procious, Muddlety, Upper Glade, Indore, Boggs, Bentree, and Calvin. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 15 and 16. Route 19 between mile markers 42 and 59.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... POCAHONTAS, WV ... WEBSTER, WV

Instructions:

Damaging wind, hail, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. 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 these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.