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Halifax County NC Emergency Services
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 :: 12:32 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 01:30PM

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Nash County in central North Carolina... Northern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Halifax County in central North Carolina...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1231 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dortches, or near Rocky Mount, moving east at 30 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 115 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Enfield, Battleboro, Whitakers, Hobgood and Tillery.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EDGECOMBE, NC ... HALIFAX, NC ... NASH, 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.

Address/Location
Halifax County NC Emergency Services
10 North King St
Halifax, NC 27839

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 252-593-5016

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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