Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
232 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
VAC007-145-031900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240403T1900Z/
Amelia VA-Powhatan VA-
232 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL AMELIA AND CENTRAL POWHATAN COUNTIES...
At 231 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Powhatan, moving northeast at 50 mph. Another
severe storm capable of producing a tornado was about 5 miles south
of Powhatan, moving northeast at 50 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Amelia and central Powhatan Counties, including the
following locations... Goodwins Store, Flat Rock, Fine Creek Mills,
Michaux, Jefferson, Belona, Provost, Lake Powhatan, Giles Mill, and
Subletts.
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.
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LAT...LON 3758 7805 3766 7789 3763 7783 3762 7782
3761 7783 3761 7776 3759 7773 3759 7770
3758 7769 3742 7801 3753 7804
TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 236DEG 44KT 3755 7792
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
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