NWS confirms EF2 tornado struck Northumberland County
Likely tornado causes damage in Northumberland County By NBC12 Newsroom | May 3, 2021 at 5:09 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 3:58 PM
NORTHUMBERLAND Co., Va. (WWBT) - The National Weather Service has officially confirmed a tornado was the source of storm damage reported in Northumberland County on Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service said the EF2 tornado started in Callao and ended near Lewisetta, and was on the ground for five miles. The estimated maximum wind speeds are 115 to 120 mph.
Likely tornado in Northumberland County (Souce: Lisa Ann Heishman)
There was no tornado warning for the storm but the NWS received a report of a funnel cloud sighted and damage to homes on Lewisetta Road and Chambers Lane.
Likely tornado causes damage in Northumberland County Likely tornado in Northumberland County (Souce: Lisa Ann Heishman) By NBC12 Newsroom | May 3, 2021 at 5:09 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 8:33 PM
NORTHUMBERLAND Co., Va. (WWBT) - Storm damage has been reported in Northumberland County as severe weather moved through the area on Monday afternoon.
The sheriff’s office and Northern Neck Electric Cooperative have reported damage in the area of Lewisetta Road in Lottsburg.
The National Weather Service received a report of a funnel cloud sighted and damage to homes on Lewisetta Road and Chambers Lane. The NWS has not officially confirmed if there was a tornado or not but will survey the damage Tuesday.
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Possible Tornado Causes Damages in Northumberland County
A likely tornado knocked down trees and knocked out power on Lewisetta Road in the Northern Neck on Monday.
Nortumberland County Sheriff Johnny Beauchamp said that there were no injuries and he reported that two homes were damaged and one totally destroyed.
The funnel cloud was reported at about 3:20 and was first reported near Bethany Church on Route 360 It took a path behind the Callao Fire House, and then to the Chambers Lane, Old Farm Lane and the Lewisetta road area.
The Northern Neck Electric Cooperative reported, “significant damage” to power line and at least 700 members affected. As of 10pm Monday night, NNEC had restored power to over 600 members.