Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect in Charlottesville, Albemarle

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville.

According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, at around 4:48 p.m. on Wednesday, a severe thunderstorm was located over Charlottesville moving east at 15 miles per hour.

Wind gusts with speeds of up to 60 miles per hour and hail the size of a quarter are possible in the affected areas. Residents are asked to move indoors and to a lower floor if possible.

The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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