Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
357 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
Tornado Warning for... West central Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia... Northeastern Henry County in south central Virginia... Southeastern Franklin County in west central Virginia...
Until 430 PM EDT.
At 357 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Laurel Park, or near Axton, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Locations impacted include... Callands... Chatmoss... Snow Creek... Leatherwood... Mountain Valley... and Laurel Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.
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14 окт 2024
