Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 3:28PM EDT until July 28 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 328 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gratton, or over Burkes Garden, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Bland...
Rural Retreat...
Ceres...
Burkes Garden...
Gratton...
Suiter...
and Favonia.
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.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
Area Description:
Bland, VA; Tazewell, VA; Wythe, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov