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. 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 Showtimers presents Almost Maine opening Thursday Denise Membreno February 24, 2025 1 min read Roanoke College releases first season football schedule Gene Marrano February 21, 2025 1 min read Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday Denise Membreno February 21, 2025