Virginia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 18:25

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 22 at 9:25PM EDT until June 22 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 925 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Homeville, or near Waverly, moving east at 45 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... Waverly around 930 PM EDT. Wakefield around 935 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Carsley and Newville.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Surry, VA; Sussex, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov