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NWS Issues Tornado Watch for Arlington County
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Arlington County until 4 p.m.
The Arlington Alert service issued this release this morning:
"The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for Arlington County effective immediately until 4:00 pm. Storms have formed west of the County and some of these storms are reaching severe levels. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadic development in some of these storms and storms associated with this system produced a tornado.
Be prepared. Tornadoes can form from severe thunderstorms with little or no advanced warning. Know your safe room in your home, at school, and at work. If driving and a tornado is spotted, leave your car immediately and move to shelter or a low lying area. Do not use highway overpasses as shelters. Remain alert for the issuance of warnings."
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