Full Notification

Tornado Warning from TUE 2:43 PM EDT until TUE 3:15 PM EDT

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Action Recommended

Take shelter in place or per instructions

Issued By

Roanoke/Blacksburg - VA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Stokes County

Description

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Stokes County in north central North Carolina... Northwestern Rockingham County in north central North Carolina... Southwestern Henry County in south central Virginia... Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia... Until 315 PM EDT. At 243 PM EDT, a shower capable of producing a tornado was located near Ayersville, or near Sandy Ridge, moving north at 25 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... Spencer... Sandy Ridge... Sanville... Penns Store... Fairy Stone State Park... Critz... and Buffalo Ridge. 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. Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning. 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. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

Instructions:

Please take needed safety precautions