Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 24 at 6:08PM EDT until September 24 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 3:08pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
TORRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Eastern Henry County in south central Virginia...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 608 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Laurel Park, or over Axton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Axton...
Callands...
Leatherwood...
Swansonville...
Chatmoss...
Aiken Summit...
and Sandy River.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA