Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Ferrum, VA ∙ Philpott Lake, VA ∙ Oak Level, VA ∙ Stanleytown, VA ∙ Bassett, VA ∙ Henry, VA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 316 PM EDT Sun Sep 29 2024 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Henry County in south central Virginia... South central Franklin County in west central Virginia... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bassett, moving northeast at 20 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... Bassett... Sydnorsville... Ferrum... Oak Level... Stanleytown... and Philpott Dam. 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. 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. && LAT...LON 3673 7998 3675 8005 3696 8001 3686 7977 TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 203DEG 18KT 3678 7998 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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