Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 26 at 8:19PM EDT until September 26 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 5:19pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 819 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Baynes, or over
Jericho, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Yanceyville...
Bethel...
Providence...
Jericho...
Prospect Hill...
Camp Springs...
and Quick.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA