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WFUS52 KMHX 120307
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1107 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Washington County in eastern North Carolina...
  North central Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Martin County in eastern North Carolina...
  Western Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1107 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Vanceboro, or 16 miles southwest of River
  Road, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Wilmar around 1115 PM EDT.
  Washington and River Road around 1120 PM EDT.
  Bunyan around 1125 PM EDT.
  Pinetown around 1135 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chocowinity, Washington Park, Smithwick, and Long Acre VFD.

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 3567 7670 3518 7709 3527 7728 3580 7700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0307Z 208DEG 49KT 3530 7714 

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

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