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WFUS51 KAKQ 032211
TORAKQ

VAC117-032245-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
611 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Mecklenburg County in south central Virginia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 611 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Chase City, moving east at 40 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Chase City around 615 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fairview, Rogers Corner, Spanish Grove, Baskerville, and Wightman.

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.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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LAT...LON 3684 7853 3685 7835 3684 7835 3685 7833
      3685 7831 3682 7828 3682 7827 3666 7825
      3672 7861 3675 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 268DEG 34KT 3677 7852 

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

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