Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
982 WWUS52 KMHX 161551 SVSMHX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1151 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024 NCC061-133-161615- /O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-240916T1615Z/ Onslow NC-Duplin NC- 1151 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM EDT FOR WEST CENTRAL ONSLOW AND SOUTHEASTERN DUPLIN COUNTIES... At 1151 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Maple Hill, or 13 miles west of New River Station, moving northwest at 25 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... Cypress Creek around 1155 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Haws Run. 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 3472 7768 3472 7782 3486 7773 3469 7744 3458 7755 3455 7761 TIME...MOT...LOC 1551Z 118DEG 23KT 3468 7767 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ 27