Waarschuwingen, Boaz

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:01PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV At 1200 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Williamstown, or over Marietta, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Marietta, St. Marys, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, North Hills, Schultz, Waverly, Willow Island, Maxwell, and Devola. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 179 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 6. 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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.