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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
728 PM EDT Tue May 14 2024

NCC163-150015-
/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240515T0015Z/
Sampson NC-
728 PM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
SAMPSON COUNTY...

At 728 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Clinton, 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...
  Clinton around 735 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Salemburg, Turkey, and Roseboro.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3488 7851 3490 7855 3491 7854 3495 7860
      3502 7859 3518 7817 3515 7816 3509 7817
      3508 7816 3493 7815 3487 7851
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 248DEG 27KT 3495 7850

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

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