Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 12 at 4:43PM EDT until September 12 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
TORAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Charles City County in east central Virginia...
Northeastern Prince George County in south central Virginia...
Northwestern Surry County in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 443 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cabin Point, or near Claremont, moving northwest
at 20 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...
Claremont and Cabin Point around 450 PM EDT.
Burrowsville around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Spring
Grove, Brandon, and Taylors Corner.
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.
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Charles City, VA; Prince George, VA; Surry, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov