WFUS51 KRNK 120121
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
921 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
  East central Henry County in south central Virginia...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 921 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Sandy River, or near Axton, moving northeast at 40
  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...
  Chatham...
  Gretna...
  Callands...
  Sago...
  Swansonville...
  Climax...
  and Pittsville.

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 3664 7960 3672 7973 3703 7954 3691 7922
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 219DEG 36KT 3672 7963 

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

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