Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 29 at 5:12PM EDT until September 29 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 2:12pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
TORRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Franklin County in west central Virginia...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 512 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Western Smith Mountain Lake, or 7 miles northwest
of Penhook, moving northeast at 15 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...
North Shore...
Western Smith Mountain Lake...
Westlake Corner...
and Union Hall.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA