Tornado hits Cherrystone Campground in Virginia

This why when ever I sign into a camp ground I ask where is the designated storm shelter? Most times I get strange look and Huh?

Then I ask just where do you plan to go if a bad storm hits? Some times I get an answer and some times more Huh.

At least I know in advance what my options are. i.e. driving out of the camp ground to shelter if time permits or just reaching down and grabbing my ankles.

Bob

WAVY Chopper News 10 helicopter flyover just after the tornado was reported, now confirmed as a F1. Click above to play.

There were apparently 1,380 people at the campground when the tornado struck. A warning was issued 10 minutes earlier. There is also a live news stream at WAVY TV.

Just saw a 20 minute video on WAVY news 10 website. Unbelievable video.

Tornado was not officially confirmed at this point, but likely due to pictures that have surfaced in the area. It is a big campground with a lot of mature trees, and the pictures of the damage that has made it on the internet so far does not show the destruction you would expect from a touchdown. I feel for all involved and pray the injury counts do not climb.

Possible tornado
Virginia storm

CNN is reporting 2 dead, high winds only, no tornado.