Expires:202401092300;Remove:202401092300;205895
WFUS52 KILM 092234
TORILM

NCC019-129-092300-
/O.NEW.KILM.TO.W.0006.240109T2234Z-240109T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
534 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...

* Until 600 PM EST.
    
* At 534 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Bald Head Island, moving northeast at 65 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...
  Bald Head Island and Fort Fisher around 540 PM EST.
  Carolina Beach and Kure Beach around 545 PM EST.
  South Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, and Sea Breeze around 550 PM 
  EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dosher
Memorial Hospital.

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 3407 7788 3397 7791 3392 7794 3391 7795
      3388 7796 3384 7796 3384 7797 3386 7801
      3388 7800 3387 7802 3389 7802 3390 7805
      3410 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 203DEG 57KT 3380 7799 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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