ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Strong storms caused widespread damage throughout many of our hometowns Sunday night. Below is a compilation of WDBJ7′s coverage.

Salem storm damage consistent with EF-1 tornado, NWS says

A team from the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Salem on Monday. The agency confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit the area.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/salem-storm-damage-consistent-with-ef-1-tornado-nws-says/

Storm rips roof off Roanoke business, damages another

Sunday evening’s storm ripped the roof off of a Roanoke asphalt business. The entire roof had blown off of one building and onto another causing significant damage, according to Roanoke Fire & EMS.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/storm-rips-roof-off-roanoke-business-damages-others/

Trees fall on cabin, campers, vehicles at Jellystone Park

Trees fell on a cabin, two campers, and two vehicles at a Rockbridge County camping site. Despite the damage, officials say no one was injured.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/trees-fall-cabin-campers-vehicles-jellystone-park/

Funnel cloud spotted moments before damaging storm hit Salem

Moments before the damage, Tyler Anderson was out watching the storm with his children and captured what looked like a funnel cloud on camera. Shortly after, video shows what may have been debris being lofted into the air in what may have been a brief tornado.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/widespread-damage-after-storm-hits-salem/

“I don’t wish it on anybody” People in Salem speak out after tornado damages their homes

The aftermath of an EF-1 tornado left people in Salem stunned. Salem residents spoke out about the storm damage on their homes.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/i-dont-wish-it-anybody-people-salem-speak-out-after-tornado-damages-their-homes/

EF-1 Tornado strikes Northview Apartments in Salem, damaging homes and trapping cars

An EF-1 tornado hit the Northview Apartments in Salem last night, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles and trapping several cars under fallen trees.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/ef-1-tornado-strikes-northview-apartments-salem-damaging-homes-trapping-cars/

Narrows Fire Department offers light of hope to residents after a day without power

Narrows Fire Department opened their doors to the public for charging and cooling while waiting for the power to come back on.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/narrows-fire-department-offers-light-hope-residents-after-day-without-power/

Storm knocks out power to more than 100,000 people

More than 100,000 people in Virginia and West Virginia who use Appalachian Power lost power due to Sunday’s storm.

As of Monday morning, about 25,000 Virginia customers were still without power.

Crews were in the field Monday assessing damage, including downed wires and broken poles.

There were more than 1,660 locations where repairs needed to be made in order for power to be restored, the company said in an update at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

Appalachian Power said it requested an additional 1,000-plus storm response workers to help, with teams coming in from Alabama, Michigan and the Carolinas to assist in restoration efforts.

Power is expected to be restored late Monday night for people in Bedford, Carroll, Franklin, Floyd, Grayson, Henry and Patrick counties, the company said, with all other areas of Virginia having power back by late Tuesday night.

Charging and cooling stations opened in Giles County

To help those impacted by power outages caused by Sunday’s storms, charging and cooling stations were opened in Giles County.

As of 7:30 p.m. Monday, there are still 2,482 customers without power.

Charging and cooling stations were opened at the Narrows Fire Department Activity Building located at 133 Center Steet in Narrows and at the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad Building located at 175 Industrial Park Drive in Pearisburg.

Charging and cooling stations at Narrows Fire Department and Giles Rescue will close at 9:00 p.m.

Pembroke Fire Department will remain open until 11:00 p.m.

Residents in need of assistance are encouraged to call (540) 921-3842.

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