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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

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