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Posted on: September 27, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Tornado Warning Issued by National Weather Service

Tornado Warning Spotlight

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern Roanoke County in west central Virginia. The south central City of Roanoke in west central Virginia, north central Franklin County in west central Virginia. until 5:00 PM EDT.

At 4:27 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rocky Mount, moving north at 35 mph. 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... Roanoke... Rocky Mount... Boones Mill... Burnt Chimney... Cave Spring... Wirtz... and Roanoke Mountain.

National Weather Service in Blacksburg...
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