Tornado Warning for Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
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At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pleasant Hill, or 17 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be...
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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.
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At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pleasant Hill, or 17 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving northeast 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... Pleasant Hill around 240 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hargetts Crossroads.
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:34PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:26PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:18PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:09PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:03PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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