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WFUS51 KRNK 111859
TORRNK
VAC077-173-111930-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0016.260811T1859Z-260811T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
259 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...
  Southwestern Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 259 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Mount Rogers Summit, or near Whitetop, moving
  southeast at 15 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...
  Whitetop...
  and Grayson Highlands State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3671 8161 3658 8145 3658 8152 3659 8162
      3661 8163 3662 8161 3664 8161 3664 8162
      3668 8164
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 316DEG 15KT 3668 8162

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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DS