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WFUS51 KRNK 272243
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VAC083-272315-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
643 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Halifax County in south central Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 643 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles southeast of Alton, or 7 miles southwest of
  Virgilina, 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...
  Cluster Springs...
  and Virgilina.

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.

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LAT...LON 3657 7873 3655 7874 3654 7873 3654 7898
      3669 7890 3658 7872
TIME...MOT...LOC 2243Z 212DEG 19KT 3650 7890

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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