Tornado Warning until 05:30PM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 530 PM EST.
* At 506 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Topsail Beach, or near Rich Inlet, moving northeast at 65 mph. 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... Surf City, Topsail Beach, and Edgecomb around 510 PM EST.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PENDER, 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
Pender County, NC
805 S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 910-259-1200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PENDER followed by your message, to 888777
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