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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

VAC143-161545-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EDT FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY...

At 1133 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ringgold, or 7 miles southeast of Blairs, moving
northeast at 45 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.

Locations impacted include...
Keeling.

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.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.

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LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 238DEG 37KT 3663 7927 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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