Tornado Watch canceled in our area

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE

Everything is all clear and the tornado watch has been canceled in our area.

ORIGINAL STORY

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Friday for the yellow-shaded counties in the map you see above.

Remember that a watch means severe weather/tornadoes are possible. If a warning is issued, that is when you take action.

The best place to be during a potential tornado is in a basement/lower level of your home. If you don’t have a basement, get into the central-most part of your home and away from windows.

Make sure to download our app in case any warnings are issued.

If a tornado warning is in effect for our area, Your Local Weather Authority will be on air from start to finish.

You can stream our live coverage here.