Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 3:10PM EDT until July 28 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Highland County in western Virginia...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 310 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burnsville, or 12 miles southwest of Monterey,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
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
southwestern Highland County, including the following locations...
Williamsville and Bolar.
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:
Highland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov