4:08 pm FRI - 9/11/26 - ROTATION IN THE MID LEVELS OF A SEVERE STORM DROPPING SSE THROU...

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4:08 pm FRI - 9/11/26 - ROTATION IN THE MID LEVELS OF A SEVERE STORM DROPPING SSE THROUGH APPOMATTOX CO AND LYNCHBURG

This storm is tracking along a boundary/ front that’s enhancing the spin and shear in the air. There is also high lift and instability along the boundary. This is a combo that can sometimes cause tornadoes. The NWS agrees.

Keep an eye on this storm. As it rotates it may track more to the Lynchburg area.’if the rotation weakens it’ll track further east.

357 PM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Appomattox County in central Virginia... North central Campbell County in central Virginia... Southeastern Amherst County in central Virginia... The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 356 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Falconerville, or 7 miles southwest of Amherst, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Lynchburg... Amherst... Madison Heights... Falconerville... Riverville... Stonewall... and Bocock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.

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4:08 pm FRI - 9/11/26 - ROTATION IN THE MID LEVELS OF A SEVERE STORM DROPPING SSE THROUGH APPOMATTOX CO AND LYNCHBURG This storm is tracking along a boundary/ front that’s enhancing the spin and shear in the air. There is also high lift and instability along the boundary. This is a combo that can sometimes cause tornadoes. The NWS agrees. Keep an eye on this storm. As it rotates it may track more to the Lynchburg area.’if the rotation weakens it’ll track further east. 357 PM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Appomattox County in central Virginia... North central Campbell County in central Virginia... Southeastern Amherst County in central Virginia... The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 356 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Falconerville, or 7 miles southwest of Amherst, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lynchburg... Amherst... Madison Heights... Falconerville... Riverville... Stonewall... and Bocock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.

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