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WFUS52 KMHX 092209
TORMHX

NCC133-092245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0001.240109T2209Z-240109T2245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
509 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 545 PM EST.
    
* At 509 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Surf City, moving north at 75 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...
  North Topsail Beach and Folkstone around 515 PM EST.
  Jacksonville, Dixon, and Verona around 520 PM EST.
  Camp Lejeune Center and New River Station around 525 PM EST.
  Pumpkin Center and Kellum around 530 PM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Holly
Ridge and 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3446 7753 3447 7755 3447 7757 3448 7758
      3451 7759 3458 7762 3489 7749 3479 7720
      3444 7741 3444 7752
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 200DEG 65KT 3440 7757 

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

$$

OJC