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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1041 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
  Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
  Central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  Northeastern Mason County in western West Virginia...
  Southern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Roane County in central West Virginia...
  Northern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 1019 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 7 miles southeast of Elizabeth to Mason, moving
  southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Ripley, Spencer, Pomeroy, Racine, Rutland, Ravenswood, New Haven,
  Mason, Sandyville, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Reedy,
  Cheshire, Millstone, Portland, Cherry, Lakin, Mount Zion, and
  Cottageville.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 138
and 157.
 
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 these storms, 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 3905 8222 3904 8160 3903 8159 3904 8157
      3903 8136 3883 8101 3882 8101 3880 8104
      3882 8197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 301DEG 25KT 3898 8131 3901 8204 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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