Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 5:08PM EDT until July 28 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Rappahannock County in northwestern Virginia...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 507 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sperryville, or 18 miles north of Madison, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Sperryville around 515 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodville.
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:
Rappahannock, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov