Storms tear through Virginia; homes destroyed in Suffolk

WVEC.com ^ | 04/28/2008 | 13 News Team Coverage

[rwa265]

The National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes touched down in central and southeastern Virginia Monday. Associated Press reports authorities say at least 200 people suffered injuries throughout the Commonwealth.

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A tornado came ashore on Pier 2 at Naval Station Norfolk, according to spokesperson Terry Davis. She adds that the damage is "superficial," limited to a door, a copule of windows, a section of siding and a few fallen trees.

[rwa265]

My son was on duty in his submarine, which is between Pier 2 and Pier 3, when the tornado hit. He told me he heard heavy winds so he climbed out of the sub and watched the tornado go by. A lot of car windows were blown our but nobody was hurt. It missed his house in Suffolk by about 2 miles. His wife said there were winds, but not that strong. We are thankful they are okay, but our prayers go out to those who were hit by the tornado.

[Palladin]

Glad to hear your son and his family are O.K.

When I saw this on the news tonight, I said there will be an awful lot of Navy personnel involved. I’ll be praying for all of them.

BTW, my grandson is a submariner, too. Assigned to the nuclear sub, USS Jimmy Carter.

[janetjanet998]

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