Pittsylvania County, Tornado
WATCH: Tornado wreaks havoc in Pittsylvania County, over a dozen homes damaged
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Pittsylvania County on Friday evening.
NWS rates Pittsylvania County tornado an EF-2
The National Weather Service has rated Friday’s tornado in Pittsylvania County an EF-2, reaching wind speed of 118 mph. Officials say the widest the tornado grew was 225 yards and it cut a 6.85 mile path over roughly 18 minutes.
Pittsylvania County tornado rated EF-2
A tornado spawned from the remnants of Hurricane Helene in Pittsylvania County was rated an EF-2, the National Weather Service said Saturday.
Tornado warning expires for Pittsylvania, Halifax, Bedford, Franklin Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Pittsylvania County. At 2:32 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Westover Hills, or near Blairs, moving north at 25 mph.
Tornado warnings issued for parts of Franklin, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties plus Martinsville
Rocky Mount…and Sontag. Take cover now. This warning is set to expire at 4:45 p.m. (WFXR) — The NWS has added a tornado warning for: Callands… Sandy River… Swansonville… and Dry Fork. Martinsville…
Tornado Warning issued for Henry, Pittsylvania counties
T he National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings for areas in Henry and Pittsylvania counties and the city of Martinsville. The strongest warning has been extend
Tornado warning issued for Franklin County, Henry County
A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Henry and Franklin County. It’s set to expire at 3:45 p.m. Locations impacted include: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Pittsylvania County resident recounts terrifying moments tornado hits, experts assess path
The National Weather Service is now ranking a tornado that ripped through Pittsylvania County as an EF 2 out of 5.
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