Freeze Watch
FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
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Amherst County, Virginia: tornado and severe weather warnings
A freeze watch is in effect for Amherst County as of 5:52 PM EDT.
Open the live map on Amherst County Get a message when a warning reaches your address
The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Amherst County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
The last 12 months in Amherst County
- 1 tornado warnings
- 22 severe thunderstorm warnings
- 2 flash flood warnings
- 1 tornado watches
- 13 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Amherst County was issued Jul 21, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Blacksburg, VA.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3:57 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 5:52 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 3:37 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 5:15 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 4:34 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 4:26 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 3:44 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 6:40 PM EDT | Flash flood warning | RNK | text |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 11:28 PM EDT | Tornado warning | RNK | text |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 2:41 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 2:02 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3:52 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | RNK | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Amherst County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Nearby
- Buena Vista city, VA
- Lynchburg city, VA
- Nelson County, VA
- Lexington city, VA
- Rockbridge County, VA
- Appomattox County, VA
- Campbell County, VA
- Bedford County, VA
- All of Virginia
What the alerts mean
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.