Tornado Warning

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 907 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Loudoun County in northern Virginia... Southeastern Clarke County in northwestern Virginia... North central Fauquier County in northern Virginia... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 907 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Middleburg, or 12 miles west of Brambleton, moving northwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Middleburg around 910 PM EDT. Bluemont around 920 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Saint Louis and Halfway. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. 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. && LAT...LON 3889 7770 3887 7776 3909 7796 3914 7780 TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 152DEG 29KT 3892 7776 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN