Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 4 at 7:37PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 737 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sedley, or near Courtland, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Sedley around 740 PM EDT.
Franklin and Hunterdale around 745 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Walters, Vicksville, Collosse, Burdette, and Lees Mill.
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; Southampton, VA; City of Franklin, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov