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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
637 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

VAC089-141-172300-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240517T2300Z/
Henry VA-Patrick VA-
637 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN HENRY AND EAST CENTRAL PATRICK COUNTIES...

At 637 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Critz, or near Spencer, moving northeast at 15 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...
Penns Store...
Critz...
and Horse Pasture.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3659 8011 3662 8014 3665 8015 3673 8003
      3662 7995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 238DEG 11KT 3663 8010

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

$$

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