Headline

Tornado Warning issued March 12 at 2:23PM EDT until March 12 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Description

TORMHX

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
Northeastern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 222 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Maysville, or 12 miles north of Pumpkin Center,
moving northeast at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend, and Rhems around 230 PM EDT.
James City, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, and Fairfield
Harbour around 235 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Deppe,
Bridgeton, Loco VFD, and Pollocksville.

Instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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