Tornado Warning for Spotsylvania, VA
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What you need to know
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- Spotsylvania
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What is happening
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Massaponax, or near Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught...
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 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Massaponax, or near Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Spotsylvania County.
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Official revisions
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Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 6:33PM EDT until July 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 6:28PM EDT until July 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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