A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is there this morning as we wait for the latest information on wednesdays storm. Garrett, we expect to hear more at 7 00 this morning. Thats when a press conference will be held regarding the storm in appomattox. Virginia Governor Terry mcaullife has emergency. That means Public Safety agencies such as the Virginia National guard, Virginia State police, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of transportation can devote every available resource to storm response and recovery. About an hour ago we found out the Virginia National guard have sent more than 50 soldiers to help with debris clean up. Theyre being sent to essex, richmond, westmoreland, sussex and patrick counties but more counties will be added if need be. Governor mcaullife will also be here in appomatox county and waverly, virginia today the two hardest hit areas from th
Dozens of homes damaged at this hour after a devestating storm moved through parts of our area. And all of this devestation centered around the evergreen area in appomattox county. We have Live Team Coverage of the powerful storm that swept through our area this afternoon. Chief meteorologist john carroll is live in the pinpoint Weather Center to break down how this storm played out. But first lets get out to wfxrs solina lewis shes live in evergreen that got hit by the brunt of this storm. Solina . Live shot showing damage45 homes damaged or destroyed. 7 people are hurt, and emergency missing person at this hour. Lets take a look at some of that video from earlier today to show you some more of that damage. The video you see now is a mobile home that was destoryed by the storm. You can see emergency crews on scene and you can also see there isnt much left to that building. Neighbors say theyre just hoping the people thanks johnLive Team Coverage with wfxrs bill wadell. Fxrs bill cover
Governor Terry Mcauliffe declaring a state of emergency. After powerful, deadly storms sweep through the commonwealth. Good morning. Its thursday, january 25th thanks for joining us here on good day virginia. Im january keaton. And im kyle benjamin. Four people are dead and dozens more are injured across virginia after Severe Weather strikes wednesday afternoon. The storms swept through appomattox county in the evergreen community, killing one man and injuring seven others. Right now, there are reports that a tornado touched down in evergreen. Official confirmation would come from a National Weather Service Survey team. No word yet on appomattox county. Heres what it looked like on wednesday evening along route 460 in appomattox county. The high winds damaged dozens of homes some are missing their roofothers are missing walls as rescue crews from across the region raced to the scene, our crews saw neighbors pitching in, helping families search through damaged homes. One woman says she
Storms. Flooding possible. Highs in the upper 40s and lower 50s thursday windy with highs in the middle 40s. Power outages possible due to strong wind. Light snow rain showers for the highest elevations in our western counties mainly west va counties and counties boarding west va friday breezy with highs in the lower 40s. Light snow rain showers for the highest elevations in our western counties mainly west va counties and counties boarding west va saturday mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s sunday sun clouds with highs new this morning. An Investigation Continues after a homicide in roanoke. It happened just before 5 block of westwood boulevard northwest. Roanoke city police say a man was killed. Officers are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Police have not yet made an arrest. If you have any information, youre asked to call police. New overnight. Danville police are investigating a homicide. Just after midnight. Police we called to the 2hundred block of halifax st