Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Morgan and Washington Counties in Southeastern Ohio
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Morgan and Washington counties until 12:15 AM EST, with hazards including quarter-sized hail and 50 mph winds.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Washington County and southeastern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 12:15 AM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a specific geographic region including:
- Northwestern Washington County
- Southeastern Morgan County
- Specific locations: Beverly, Lowell, Macksburg, Lower Salem, and Devola.
- Transportation corridors: Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 7 and 17.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Additionally, torrential rainfall is accompanying this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Motorists are warned not to drive through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 11:42 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Beverly, moving northeast at 50 mph.
- Hazard: Quarter-sized hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to hail.
- Rainfall: Torrential rain is occurring with the storm.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 11:42 PM EST on February 19 and is scheduled to expire at 12:15 AM EST on February 20.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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