Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 2:39PM EDT until September 27 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 11:39am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
TORRNK
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 315 PM EDT.
* At 239 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mountain Valley, or near Callands, moving north at
25 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...
Penhook...
Sago...
and Mountain Valley.
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:
Franklin, VA; Henry, VA; Pittsylvania, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA