Today marks 10 years since the most destructive tornado to ever hit the New River Valley
Nine people were injured, but thankfully, no one died
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A Pulaski County neighborhood on April 9, 2011. One day after a devastating tornado moved through the area. (WSLS 10)
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Thursday marks 10 years since the most destructive tornado to ever hit the New River Valley. The towns of Pulaski and Draper will never forget this day.
Statistics of the EF-2 tornado that hit Pulaski County on April 8, 2011 (WSLS 10)
These two infamous tornadoes occurred in the early evening hours of April 8, 2011, around 7:30 p.m. Nine people were injured, but thankfully, no one died. However, both towns reported severe damage.
Getting a taste of late May, early June the next two afternoons
Our unseasonable warmth precedes a few shots at rain through the weekend
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Tuesday s highs compared to the average in early April
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve liked the weather the past two days, you’re going to love the weather the
next two days as well.
High pressure continues to build over the eastern U.S., which leads to sinking air. When the air sinks, it compresses and warms.
Temperature departure map - 4/7/2021
Look for highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s not just Tuesday but Wednesday afternoon as well. The record highs this time of year, however, are in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
Potential for severe storms increasing for parts of the area Thursday wsls.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wsls.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.