Southwest Virginia not immune to tornadoes Timothy Martin May 22, 2013 1 min read While an EF5 Tornado like the one that touched down in Oklahoma is unlikely here, twisters can still do lots of damage in our region. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginians mobilize to help Oklahoma tornado victimsNext: Norfolk Southern says Roanoke yard closing has improved railroad’s efficiency Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City Police arrest suspects connected to robberies Web Staff October 28, 2025 1 min read Governor Youngkin announces Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Clark Palmer October 28, 2025 2 min read Attorney General Miyares Issues Opinion on Potential Redistricting Clark Palmer October 28, 2025