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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
502 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Rockingham County in western Virginia...
  North central Albemarle County in central Virginia...
  Western Greene County in central Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 501 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Free Union, or 15 miles northwest of
  Charlottesville, moving southeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  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...
  Free Union around 505 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Earlysville and Boonesville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3823 7870 3827 7864 3816 7846 3808 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 317DEG 21KT 3822 7864 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
523 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

VAC003-079-165-142133-
/O.EXP.KLWX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260814T2130Z/
Rockingham VA-Albemarle VA-Greene VA-
523 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROCKINGHAM...NORTH CENTRAL
ALBEMARLE AND WESTERN GREENE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 530 PM EDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However,
small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3823 7870 3827 7864 3816 7846 3808 7861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 317DEG 21KT 3813 7853 

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