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.
Experts to assess rockslide keeping Route 250 in Afton closed
Experts to assess rockslide keeping Route 250 in Afton closed By Max Marcilla and NBC29 Newsroom | May 3, 2021 at 7:19 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 12:08 AM
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Crews are on the scene of a rockslide in Afton, and experts will assess next steps Tuesday morning. Fore now, Route 250 is closed between Route 151 and Route 6.
Virginia Department of Transportation Crews responded Monday afternoon. It is unclear how long it will take to clear the mess. Rockslide closes Route 250 in Afton (Source: WVIR) Rockslide closes Route 250 in Afton (Source: None)
In the meantime, all traffic is being detoured. Drivers are encouraged to use Interstate 64 as an alternate.
Three Notched Trail Planning Group pushing for trail in Albemarle Co. A petition is circulating in attempt to bring the Three Notched Trail to Albemarle County. (Source: WVIR) By Andrew Webb | May 3, 2021 at 5:06 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 5:06 PM
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Community groups, including the Three Notched Trail Planning Group, are working to get the Three Notched Trail to Albemarle County.
A letter and petition to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is circulating, calling for a feasibility study funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The trail would be a part of a plan to connect trails all throughout the commonwealth from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
Rockslide closes Route 250 in Afton Rockslide closes Rt. 250 (Source: WVIR) By Max Marcilla and NBC29 Newsroom | May 3, 2021 at 7:19 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 7:19 PM
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Crews are on the scene of a rockslide in Afton. Route 250 is closed between Route 151 and Route 6.
Virginia Department of Transportation Crews responded Monday afternoon. It is unclear how long it will take to clear the mess.
In the meantime, all traffic is being detoured. Drivers are encouraged to use Interstate 64 as an alternate.
VDOT Release May 3, 2020
U.S. 250 CLOSED ON AFTON MOUNTAIN DUE TO ROCK SLIDE
Use I-64 as alternate route between the top of Afton Mountain and Route 151