Full Notification

TORRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia... Southwestern Bland County in southwestern Virginia... Northwestern Wythe County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 322 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Gratton, or near Tazewell, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Bland... Tazewell... Rural Retreat... Ceres... Burkes Garden... Gratton... and Tiptop.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLAND, VA ... TAZEWELL, VA ... WYTHE, VA

Instructions:

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 X.