UPDATE

This tornado warning has expired.

ORIGINAL STORY

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Roanoke, Roanoke County and Franklin County.

The deadline is 11:30 p.m

At 11 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado occurred over Boone’s Mill, moving northwest at 25 miles per hour.

Flying debris poses a danger to people trapped without shelter. Mobile homes are damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles occurs. Tree damage is likely.

The affected areas included:

• Roanoke

• Vinton

• Boone’s Mill

• Poage’s Mill

• Cave spring

• Roanoke Mountain

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If you live in areas affected by a tornado warning, take cover! NWS recommends moving to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in an RV or vehicle, find the nearest suitable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

As a reminder, a tornado warning means that forecast conditions are conducive to the development of a tornado. Even more urgent is a tornado warning, which means a tornado is occurring or is expected soon.