Full Notification

TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Western Pender County in southeastern North Carolina... Southeastern Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina... Northeastern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 723 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Riegelwood, or 12 miles northwest of Leland, moving northwest at 25 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... Sandyfield around 730 PM EDT. Kelly around 740 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include East Arcadia.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLADEN, NC ... COLUMBUS, NC ... 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. Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1-800-697-3901.