Two EF1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Pittsylvania County

The NWS survey team in Blacksburg, Virginia concluded that an EF1 tornado touched down 4 miles north of Pittsville, in Pittsylvania county. The tornado was on the ground from 10:48 AM to 10:50 AM, traveling 7 tenths of a mile with a maximum path width of 75 yards. The estimated maximum wind speeds ranged from 86 to 110 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities from this tornado. A second tornado was on the ground from 11:02 to 11:04 near the town of Hurt, just south of Altavista. This tornado was 150 yards wide, with a path of 6 tenths of a mile, and maximum wind speeds of 86-95 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities from this tornado.