Full Notification

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

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... East central Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Northwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia...

* Until 130 PM EST.

* At 1248 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chesapeake, or 13 miles northeast of Madison, moving northeast at 25 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... Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Glen, Coal Fork, Powellton, Handley, Dawes, Swiss, Sharon, Bentree, and Pond Gap. This includes West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 77 and 90.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE, WV ... CLAY, WV ... FAYETTE, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV

Instructions:

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.