Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 26 at 1:14AM EDT until September 26 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 10:14pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 113 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near
Charlottesville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and possible tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Charlottesville, Free Union, Westmoreland, Hollymead, Ivy, Newcomb
Hall, Stony Point, Flordon, Carrsbrook, Earlysville, Barracks, Scott
Stadium, and Advance Mills.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Albemarle, VA; City of Charlottesville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC