Expires:202404120045;Remove:202404120045;585929 WFUS51 KRNK 120015 TORRNK NCC169-120045- /O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0010.240412T0015Z-240412T0045Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 815 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northern Stokes County in north central North Carolina... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 815 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Francisco, moving northeast at 45 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. * Locations impacted include... Danbury... Francisco... Sandy Ridge... Prestonville... and Vade Mecum. 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. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. && LAT...LON 3637 8041 3643 8045 3647 8044 3654 8025 3654 8023 3646 8003 3645 8003 TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 235DEG 37KT 3645 8038 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ BMG