- In force from
- Oct 11, 2:03 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 2:45 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2:03 PM EDT
- Updated
- 3 times, last Oct 11, 2:34 PM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 7 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Extreme
- Storm motion
- Moving northeast at 35 mph
- Where
- NC
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR WEST CENTRAL JONES AND SOUTH CENTRAL LENOIR COUNTIES
At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pleasant Hill, or 17 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving northeast at 35 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... Pleasant Hill around 240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hargetts Crossroads.
What to do
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.
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
On the radarRadar over it