Virginia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/28/2026 16:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 7:54PM EDT until July 28 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 753 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Surry, 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. This tornadic thunderstorm will track near Rushmere, Bacons Castle, Chippokes State Park, Poolesville, Moonlight, Hog Island Game Reserve, Alliance, Beachland, and Delk Crossroads.
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: 
Isle of Wight, VA; Surry, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov