Full Notification

At 528 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Romney, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles. Locations impacted include... Romney, Fort Ashby, Springfield, Augusta, Bean Settlement, Shanks, Three Churches, Frenchburg, Headsville, Higginsville, Slanesville, Points, Inkerman, Kirby, Junction and Wapocomo.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HARDY, WV ... HAMPSHIRE, WV ... MINERAL, WV

Instructions:

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