Last Updated on October 2, 2022 6:04 pm
*For updated incoming storm reports throughout the day see this link*
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 548 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
STOKES SURRY
IN NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA
ALLEGHANY NC ASHE WATAUGA
WILKES YADKIN
IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
BLAND CARROLL FLOYD
GILES GRAYSON MONTGOMERY
PATRICK PULASKI WYTHE
IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 INDEPENDENT CITIES
IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
GALAX RADFORD
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect until midnight and a Flash Flood Watch in effect from noon until late tonight.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31-39 mph or wind gusts of 46-57 mph are expected. A Tornado Watch in effect for points south and southeast of the mountain counties.
Graphics from National Weather Service
Tornado Outlook from NWS