Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 4:46PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 1:46pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gatesville, moving northeast at 35 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Gatesville around 450 PM EDT.
Gates around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Easons
Crossroads, Buckland, and Eure.
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.
Area Description:
Gates, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA