Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1000 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  South central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
  Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
  North central Roane County in central West Virginia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 959 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Grantsville,
  moving southeast at 35 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...
  Glenville, Grantsville, Arnoldsburg, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand
  Fork, Shock, Millstone, Wilsie, Smithville, Rosedale, Stouts Mills,
  Mount Zion, Creston, Big Springs, Brohard, Nicut, Stumptown,
  Tanner, Macfarlan, and Annamoriah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northwestern
West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 8136 3913 8116 3894 8065 3863 8090
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 304DEG 30KT 3895 8118

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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