EF1 Tornadoes Confirmed in Massachusetts, Virginia Cause Tree, Property Damage

An EF1 tornado touched down in Halifax County, Virginia, on September 4, 2025, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado traveled roughly 0.3 to 0.875 miles near Cherry Hill Church Road, with winds estimated at approximately 105 mph, snapping and uprooting 50 to 100 trees and causing damage to a modular home's outer wall. The tornado lasted about one minute and occurred within a larger area affected by straight-line winds and downbursts, which caused additional widespread damage. In Central Massachusetts, severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail, damaging winds, and a brief tornado moving east at 40 mph prompted warnings and a tornado watch, with power lines and trees down in multiple towns but no vehicle damage reported. The NWS emphasized the dangers of lightning and flash flooding in these storms and advised residents to seek shelter in interior rooms on the lowest floors. Overall, these events highlight the rapid development and destructive potential of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in different regions.