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WFUS51 KRNK 221636
TORRNK
VAC083-143-221700-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0011.260722T1636Z-260722T1700Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1236 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
  Southwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...

* Until 100 PM EDT.

* At 1236 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Elmo, or near Ingram, moving east at 40
  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  South Boston...
  Halifax...
  Turbeville...
  Scottsburg...
  Cluster Springs...
  Elmo...
  and Virgilina.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3654 7881 3655 7884 3661 7924 3670 7926
      3680 7877 3654 7876
TIME...MOT...LOC 1636Z 268DEG 34KT 3666 7918

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

WP