Residents are asked to take cover following a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning capable of producing a tornado was located near Rice, near Hampden-Sydney College at 2:17 p.m. moving northeast at 35 miles per hour.

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

Please report severe weather by calling (757) 899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.