North Carolina Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/20/2026 11:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 2:58PM EDT until July 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 257 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles west of Scotland Neck, or 13 miles south of Halifax, moving southeast 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 dangerous storm will be near... Scotland Neck around 305 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: 
Edgecombe, NC; Halifax, NC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC