Active AlertsTeays Valley, WV

At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Institute, or near Nitro, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Charleston, Nitro, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Cross Lanes, Pinch, Alum Creek, Institute, Tornado, and Elkview. This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 79 between mile markers 1 and 10. Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 100 and 117. Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 45 and 57. Route 119 between mile markers 74 and 80.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.