Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 3:14PM EDT until August 11 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 314 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mount Rogers Summit, or near Whitetop, moving
southeast at 20 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...
Grayson Highlands State Park.
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:
Grayson, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov