Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Alamance County in central North Carolina... Northern Randolph County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Guilford County in central North Carolina... Northwestern Chatham County in central North Carolina...

* Until 615 AM EDT.

* At 544 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Randleman, moving northeast at 60 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 southwestern Alamance, northern Randolph, southeastern Guilford and northwestern Chatham Counties, including the following locations... Franklinville, Staley, Climax, Snow Camp and Ulah.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHATHAM, NC ... ALAMANCE, NC ... GUILFORD, NC ... RANDOLPH, NC

Instructions:

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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!