North Carolina Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/06/2026 12:10

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 6 at 3:10PM EDT until July 6 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
TORMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Dare County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 310 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over the Croatan Sound just west of Manteo, or 8 miles south of Kill Devil Hills, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Manteo around 315 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.
Area Description: 
Dare, NC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC