Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 14 at 6:21PM EDT until August 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
The southwestern City of Charlottesville in central Virginia...
South central Albemarle County in central Virginia...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 620 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Charlottesville, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Albemarle County and the southwestern City of
Charlottesville, including the following locations... Woodridge,
Scottsville, and Overton.
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:
Albemarle, VA; City of Charlottesville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov