After a week of powerful winds that saw a tornado touch down in northern Virginia, the Storm Prediction Center warns they face a triple-whammy of strong winds, hail and potential tornadoes. (RELATED: Northern Virginia Stuck by Tornado)
The latest warnings come after the region of North Carolina, Virginia and parts of Florida saw at least 62 tornado reports this week alone, coupled with strong storms that damaged homes and businesses across multiple states. More than 12 million people are under a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms in parts of North Carolina, Virginia and Florida.
“Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on across eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia, as well as across portions of the Florida Peninsula,” the prediction center warned. “Damaging wind gusts, hail, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible.”
The relentless severe weather was also responsible for storm-related injuries and rescues due to the fast-moving floodwaters in multiple states. In South Carolina, the town of Monetta saw an EF-2 tornado that delivered estimated maximum winds of 130 mph, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Virginians are warned to stay out of any inclement weather if it does start to look rough.
