Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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288 WWUS52 KMHX 190133 SVSMHX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 933 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 NCC031-190145- /O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240519T0145Z/ Carteret NC- 933 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT FOR NORTHEASTERN CARTERET COUNTY... At 932 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cedar Island, moving east at 30 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... Cedar Island and Cedar Island Ferry Terminal around 935 PM EDT. Ocracoke Light House around 950 PM EDT. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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 3487 7643 3504 7646 3507 7623 3506 7619 3508 7617 3510 7604 3497 7608 3491 7611 3486 7618 TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 260DEG 27KT 3497 7635 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ 27