- In force from
- Oct 11, 12:06 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 12:15 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 12:06 PM EDT
- Office
- Raleigh, NC
- Number
- 14 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Extreme
- Storm motion
- Moving northeast at 20 mph
- Where
- NC
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM EDT FOR WEST CENTRAL WAKE AND EAST CENTRAL CHATHAM COUNTIES
At 1206 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles east of Pittsboro, moving northeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include... Cary, Apex, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Crosswinds Boating Center, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Campground, Carpenter, and Jordan Lake.
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.
Places under it Apex
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