Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 22 at 12:36PM EDT until July 22 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
TORRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Southwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...
* Until 100 PM EDT.
* At 1236 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Elmo, or near Ingram, moving east at 40
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...
South Boston...
Halifax...
Turbeville...
Scottsburg...
Cluster Springs...
Elmo...
and Virgilina.
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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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 X.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 1:00 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 1:00 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: