Severe Weather Alert: South Central Accomack County in southeastern Virginia

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Tornado Warning for…
  South central Accomack County in southeastern Virginia until 4:30 PM EDT.

At 3:53 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Willis Wharf, or over Exmore, moving east at 25 mph.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Accomack County, including the following locations: Painter, Quinby and Wachapreague.

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.