Bonnie Gouvisis

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Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department

12 hours ago

**Warning canceled. Watch remains in effect until 12am**

Federal Emergency Management Agency

‼️TORNADO WARNING‼️ issued April 19 at 8:26PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Areas Affected: Lancaster, VA; Northumberland, VA; Richmond, VA; Westmoreland, VA

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northumberland County in eastern Virginia...
Southeastern Richmond County in east central Virginia...Southeastern Westmoreland County in east central Virginia...Northwestern Lancaster County in eastern Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 826 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sharps, or near Robley, moving northeast at 60 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...
Haynesville around 830 PM EDT.
Callao and Heathsville around 835 PM EDT.
Lewisetta and Kinsale around 840 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lottsburg, Regina, Mollusk, Avalon, Nuttsville, Belle Isle State Park, Edwardsville, Tidewater, Middletons Corner and Westmoreland.

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cancelled here in Westmoreland

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Cancelled here in Westmoreland

Joe Neale

Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department

20 hours ago

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Tornado Watch issued April 19 at 12:48PM EDT until April 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT

At this time, this watch does NOT include Westmoreland County. However, it does include King George, Fredericksburg & Southern MD. Too close to not pay attention to. Make sure your cell phones are charged. Secure all outdoor furniture, trash cans & anything else that could become part of flying debris. Check on elderly neighbors and anyone that may not be aware of the forecast for dangerous weather. ... See MoreSee Less

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