Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 22 at 9:26PM EDT until August 22 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
TORMRX
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 925 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Big Stone Gap, or 11 miles south of Norton, 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Gate City around 950 PM EDT.
Weber City around 955 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fort
Blackmore, Clinchport, Hiltons, and Mount Carmel.
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:
Scott, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov