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Tornado Warning for Chowan, NC; Perquimans, NC

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What you need to know

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Chowan, Perquimans
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What is happening

At 1046 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cape Colony, or 10 miles southwest of Hertford, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

At 1046 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cape Colony, or 10 miles southwest of Hertford, moving east at 35 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... Snug Harbor around 1055 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Saint Johns, Hancock, Drummond Point, and Somerset.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 10:46PM EDT until July 28 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 10:37PM EDT until July 28 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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