Tornado Warning for City of Norfolk, VA; City of Virginia Beach, VA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- City of Norfolk, City of Virginia Beach
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What is happening
At 921 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fort Monroe, or over Ocean View, moving east at 20 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....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 921 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fort Monroe, or over Ocean View, moving east at 20 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Ocean View and Norfolk around 925 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bayside.
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Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 9:21PM EDT until July 28 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 9:02PM EDT until July 28 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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