- In force from
- Oct 11, 2:07 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 2:15 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 1:24 PM EDT
- Updated
- 3 times, last Oct 11, 2:07 PM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 6 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Extreme, Immediate, Observed
- Storm motion
- Moving northeast at 32 mph
- Where
- NC
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR SOUTH CENTRAL DUPLIN COUNTY
At 207 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Chinquapin, or 12 miles northeast of Wallace, moving northeast at 30 mph.
- Hazard
- Damaging tornado.
- Source
- Radar confirmed tornado.
- 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Duplin County.
What to do
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.
Places under it Chinquapin
Read the platesTornado FB-EVT-009Thunderstorm FB-EVT-001Supercell FB-EVT-007WSR-88D radar FB-INS-005Cumulonimbus FB-SKY-019Wall cloud FB-SKY-040Cumulonimbus architecture FB-SKY-041Overshooting top and above anvil plume FB-SKY-042How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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