Tornado warnings in effect for some Virginia localities, including in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado warnings for multiple Virginia localities on Friday, including one in Central Virginia.

A tornado warning means that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been located by the NWS.

Until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, the following localities are under a tornado warning:

• Sussex County
• Surry County
• Isle of Wight County
• Southampton County
• Caswell County
• Pittsylvania County
• Halifax County

Those in the affected areas should take cover immediately.

Around 4:45 p.m., a tornado was reportedly spotted in Southampton County, according to NWS.

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