host posted on May 09, 2008 09:56
From the FEMA Sit Report
"Severe weather hit the East Coast late Thursday night and into Friday morning causing damage to homes and businesses and some road closures. The strong storms moved from Mississippi and Alabama through western North Carolina and western Virginia bringing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rains. The North Carolina Emergency Operation Center (EOC) reported an unconfirmed tornado overturned several vehicles off Interstate 40 and NC Road 68 in central North Carolina. The state EOC was activated and reported that no State assistance has been requested.
In Virginia, the state EOC received information of possible tornado activity in Stafford County, south of Washington, DC. Early unconfirmed reports indicate some residences and buildings sustained moderate storm damage. High water levels and debris (trees) closed a few roads; however, no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported.
Both Virginia and Maryland EOCs are monitoring flash flood warnings closely since more than three inches of rain has fallen in many areas and more is expected. The Maryland EOC has not received any tornado reports; however, the powerful storm has caused approximately 5,000 power outages in the Montgomery and Prince George's counties. (Regions III and IV, and Media Sources)"
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