Two Tornadoes Touched Down In Virginia During Tropical Storm: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two tornados touched ground in Virginia as they continue to probe the damage done by Tropical Storm Debby.

Trees and wires were taken down during the storm.
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The tornado in Virginia
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Zak Failla

08/11/2024 1:59 p.m.

Storms rolled through the region late last week, wreaking havoc in parts of the DMV region, including several areas in Virginia.

The first confirmed tornado was an EF-1 in the Glendie area at around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, bringing estimated peak winds at 90 mph that spanned more than seven miles.

It led to large trees being uprooted, snapped libs, and branches being broken.

A second EF-1 tornado was reported at 9:19 p.m. on Thursday night, lasting more than 10 minutes with winds approaching 100 mph and reaching a max width of 100 yards.

Hundreds of trees were damaged, trunks were damaged, and several large branches were snapped, according to officials.

A tornado was also reported in nearby West Virginia.

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