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Record Heat, Potential Storms
Record heat is possible today, which could lead to more strong storms Tuesday evening.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for the risk of a line of severe storms late in the day. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the low 90s.
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.
NORTHUMBERLAND Co., Va. The National Weather Service is investigating reports of a funnel cloud touching down Monday afternoon in Northumberland County. The funnel cloud sighted and damage to homes was seen on Lewisetta Road and Chambers Lane. Northern Neck Electric Cooperative reported over 700 members lost power from fallen lines and it took several hours to restore service. Some roads were blocked from fallen trees and DOT crews responded to remove the debris. Video: Lisa Heishman via Storyful
Northern Neck community picks up pieces left by tornado
A possible tornado ripped through Northumberland County on Monday.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Va. A severe storm caught a Northern Neck community by surprise Monday afternoon as a tornado tore through parts of Northumberland County without any weather service warnings.
âIt was the scariest thing in the world to me, Henry Horn said. Horn recalled the scary moments from Monday afternoon.
He witnessed the funnel cloud rip through fields and into the path of homes, just yards from his front door.
âIf it wouldnât have turned, I wouldnât have no house here today, Horn said. âCouldnât sleep last night, didnât sleep last night because of this. This is the first time Iâve seen something like this.