Major damage reported near Virginia Beach following possible tornado

A state of emergency was declared in the Virginia Beach area after a confirmed tornado caused damage to more than 100 homes on Sunday evening. According to city officials, no injuries or fatalities have been reported. On Sunday evening, crews were responding to multiple storm-damaged homes and reports of gas leaks to the northwest of Virginia Beach, according to Virginia Beach Fire Department. A tornado warning was first issued for the area at 5:47 p.m. EDT as severe weather moved into the area.

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