Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 25 at 5:55PM EDT until September 25 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 2:55pm
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Beartown State Park, or near Renick, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Rorer...
Leonard...
and Beartown State Park.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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:
Greenbrier, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA