Businesses, organizations, schools, colleges, families and individuals can practice taking cover from tornadoes by participating in the annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 22, at 9:45 a.m.Ī NOAA Weather Radio is one of the fastest ways to receive a tornado warning, and they are available at many stores and online for about the cost of a fill-up at a gas station. Registration for the tornado drill is not necessary, but participants can learn more and show their support by signing up at In recent years, 1 million Virginians have signed up for the drill. Straight-line wind and baseball-sized hail produced by the same storm caused considerable damage, with 2 deaths and 36 injuries resulting from the storm, reported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). On Jan EF-1 tornado tracked for eight miles, partially over water, through the Cherrystone Campground in Northampton County. Ten people died in 2011 in Virginia due to tornadoes. However, there were 67 tornadoes in Virginia from 2011 to 2013. Seven weak tornadoes were recorded in Virginia in 2015 and 12 in 2014, making both below-average years for tornadoes.

Registration is now open for the March 22 Statewide Tornado Drill. Virginia averages 18 tornadoes annually, and it helps to know where to go and what to do when one is about to strike. While we’re in the throes of winter, it’s hard to imagine a tornado showing up, but tornado season is year-round.

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