LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warnings issued across parts of Virginia as severe storms move into the DMV

The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., issued Tornado Warnings late Monday morning as a fast‑moving storm system pushed across parts of northern and northwestern Virginia and toward the Washington metro area.

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10:57 a.m. — Loudoun County Tornado Warning issued

The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia.

10:33 a.m. — Tornado Warnings for parts of Virginia

Areas under Tornado Warning

The warnings were issued for:

• Eastern Rappahannock County
• Northwestern Fauquier County
• Northwestern Culpeper County

The alert is in effect until 11 a.m. EDT.

The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located about seven miles east of Sperryville, 12 miles northwest of Culpeper, moving northeast at 55 mph.

The National Weather Service warned that anyone in the storm’s path could face:

• Dangerous flying debris
• Damage to roofs, siding and windows
• Destruction of mobile homes
• Likely tree damage

Tornado Warning safety guidance:

The National Weather Service urged residents to:

• Take cover immediately.
• Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
• Avoid windows.
• If outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the nearest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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Severe thunderstorms are rolling into the DC area, bringing the possibility of hurricane-force wind gusts and EF-2+ tornadoes.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a 15% risk of tornadoes for Washington, D.C., and parts of central and eastern Virginia. Experts say these tornadoes could be EF-2 or stronger and have the potential to be long-track tornadoes.

Damaging wind gusts between 60–80 mph could also easily damage structures and cause widespread power outages.

The first round of storms is expected to move in around noon and intensify through 5 p.m. as a second line of storms moves in during the evening hours, before exiting the region around 9 p.m.

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