Warning east of Charlottesville extended
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1156 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Albemarle County in central Virginia...
* Until 1230 AM EDT.
* At 1156 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Charlottesville, moving northeast at 25
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Albemarle County, including the following locations...
Cobham, Cismont, Campbell, Boyd Tavern, Keswick, Stony Point and
Shadwell.
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.
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LAT...LON 3801 7843 3818 7836 3813 7821 3806 7826
3796 7835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0356Z 218DEG 21KT 3803 7838
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN