DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Multiple localities throughout Virginia's southern, central and tidewater areas are under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. on Friday due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. This is different from a warning, which would mean that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. The following areas are under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27: Appomattox County Brunswick County Buckingham County Emporia Williamsburg Dinwiddie County Greensville County James City County Lunenburg County Mecklenburg County Nottoway County Prince Edward County Sussex County Essex County Northumberland County Richmond County Westmoreland County To see updates to weather conditions in the area, visit our StormTracker 8 article.