6 p.m. update — The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been expanded to cover all areas east of the Blue Ridge until 9 p.m. Areas to the west have been removed from the watch.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for parts of the Highlands, Roanoke Valley and central Virginia.
A line of storms has formed in West Virginia and will continue to move to the east. Wind gusts to 60 mph are possible along and ahead of the line. Storms are quickly moving to the east at 40 to 50 mph…