Virginia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/28/2026 13:29

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 4:29PM EDT until July 28 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
TORLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Warren County in northwestern Virginia... Northeastern Rappahannock County in northwestern Virginia... West central Fauquier County in northern Virginia... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 429 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Front Royal, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near... Hume around 435 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Karo, Glen Echo, Huntly, Arco, Riverton, Hackleys Crossroads, Flint Hill, Cresthill, Chester Gap, and Orlean.
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: 
Fauquier, VA; Rappahannock, VA; Warren, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov