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Tornado Touches Down on Virginia's Eastern Shore

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ACCOMACK, Va. (AP) - Authorities are responding after a tornado touched down on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
    
The National Weather Service reported that a tornado touched down in Accomack County Saturday afternoon. It said that trees have been uprooted and buildings have been damaged.
    
But Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya told the Virginian-Pilot no property damage or injuries have been reported from the tornado that touched down in Locustville around 1 p.m.
    
Rescue services were dispatched to the scene.
    
Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://pilotonline.com

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