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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
632 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

VAC089-143-242245-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240924T2245Z/
Pittsylvania VA-Henry VA-
632 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PITTSYLVANIA AND EAST CENTRAL HENRY COUNTIES...

At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Swansonville, or near Callands, moving east at 15
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...
Callands...
Sandy River...
Swansonville...
and Mountain Valley.

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 3661 7965 3679 7972 3687 7953 3663 7943
      3662 7959
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 253DEG 15KT 3673 7960

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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