Update at 9:15 p.m. — The earlier Tornado Warning, and one issued subsequently, have both been cancelled. It appears that a rotating storm — possibly a weak tornado — passed by Tysons Corner Center mall, according to video posted on social media. There are also reports of damage near the Tysons Corner Metro station.
Note that the video below contains strong language.
Maybe some damage to some businesses on international drive between the two malls. Power lines arcing is what alerted me. Came out of nowhere. Tornado went right over Tysons corner metro station.
— Christopher (@RealPotatus) April 1, 2022
Tysons Mobil and Sunoco on Chain Bridge Rd. took a direct hit. No injuries. Roof of Sunoco was partially unmoored. pic.twitter.com/AHumJYTk5d
— Christopher (@RealPotatus) April 1, 2022
BREAKING: trains are obstructed near Tyson’s Corner just west of D.C. from possible brief #tornado touchdown. https://t.co/PIuYE0Wwus
— Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) April 1, 2022
Earlier: Parts of Fairfax County are under a Tornado Warning.
Take cover if you’re in the path of the potential tornado, including parts of Oakton, Vienna, Tysons, Falls Church or McLean.
From the National Weather Service:
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
822 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for… Northern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 821 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Chantilly, or over Centreville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near… Reston, Vienna and Oakton around 840 PM EDT. Pimmit Hills, American Legion Bridge, Mclean, Tysons Corner and Wolf Trap around 845 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dunn Loring, Belleview and West Mclean.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Via social media:
Tornado Warning including McLean VA, Oakton VA, Fair Oaks VA until 8:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/lieFd6DP7P
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 1, 2022
If you like in Fairfax County, there is a likely tornado moving from fair oaks almost along VALE ROAD and will impact VIENNA WOLF TRAP AND TYSONS CORNER. Seek shelter pic.twitter.com/typfMuvAOd
— Ryan Miller (@RyanMiller_WX) April 1, 2022
This is the tornado at 8:25pm. pic.twitter.com/Ti1l9A96LU
— Russ Adams 🌧️🌬️☀️🌡️☘️🌷🇺🇦 (@patpend) April 1, 2022
Tornado Warning for Fairfax County, VA. #vawx pic.twitter.com/G4TElvQhhh
— Washingtonian Weather Geeks (@WashingtonianWx) April 1, 2022
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