- In force from
- Oct 11, 12:12 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 11, 12:12 PM EDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 11, 12:48 PM EDT
- Office
- Raleigh, NC
- Number
- 16 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Extreme
- Storm motion
- Moving northeast at 26 mph
- Where
- NC
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM EDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL WAKE AND SOUTHEASTERN DURHAM COUNTIES
At 1247 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near RDU International, or 8 miles east of Durham, moving northeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Wake and southeastern Durham Counties, including the following locations... Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, and Falls Lake.
This includes Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 2 and 7.
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.
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