Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Port Royal, VA ∙ Dogue, VA ∙ Nanjemoy, MD ∙ Fairview Beach, VA ∙ Weedonville, VA ∙ King George, VA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 439 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Charles County in southern Maryland... Western King George County in central Virginia... * Until 515 AM EDT. * At 439 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fort A.p. Hill, or 8 miles northeast of Bowling Green, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... King George and Fairview Beach around 445 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lambs Creek, Nanjemoy, Weedonville, Dogue, and Passapatanzy. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3820 7722 3819 7725 3823 7725 3824 7722 3825 7727 3822 7729 3824 7731 3834 7732 3834 7728 3845 7732 3847 7730 3847 7728 3838 7729 3836 7724 3847 7727 3848 7707 3839 7712 3838 7712 3839 7711 3817 7719 TIME...MOT...LOC 0839Z 177DEG 40KT 3816 7726 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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