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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
541 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

NCC133-242200-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240524T2200Z/
Onslow NC-
541 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ONSLOW COUNTY...

At 541 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Onslow Beach, or 9 miles southeast of Camp Lejeune
Center, moving east at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Onslow County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3460 7736 3465 7732 3464 7725 3462 7717
      3454 7729
TIME...MOT...LOC 2141Z 291DEG 30KT 3461 7724

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

SGK