Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 27 at 2:33PM EDT until September 27 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 11:33am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
TORAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Northampton County in northeastern North Carolina...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Rich Square, moving northeast at
20 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
northeastern Northampton County, including the following
locations... Jackson, Galatia, Creeksville, Falsons Old Tavern, and
Boones Crossroads.
Instruction:
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.
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Area Description:
Northampton, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA