Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for southwest Virginia

ROANOKE, Va. – There National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Southwest Virginia. 

Parts of Floyd, Franklin and Patrick counties are all under a severe thunderstorm warning that will last until 5 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. 

According to the National Weather Service, the storm could impact more than 9,000 people and include 60 mph wind gusts in addition to quarter-sized hail.