Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 6:04PM EDT until September 30 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 3:04pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
TORMHX
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Martin County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 604 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Scotland Neck, or 10 miles northeast
of Tarboro, moving east at 15 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
northwestern Martin County, including the following locations...
Oak City and Hamilton.
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.
Area Description:
Martin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC