Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
TORRAH
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Halifax County in central North Carolina...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 250 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Scotland Neck, or 12 miles south of
Halifax, moving southeast 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Scotland Neck around 255 PM EDT.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:15 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:15 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Edgecombe, NC; Halifax, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
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