Expires:202409161615;Remove:202409161615;690801
WFUS52 KMHX 161537
TORMHX

NCC061-133-161615-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0038.240916T1537Z-240916T1615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1137 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Duplin County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 1136 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Dixon, or 7 miles southwest 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 1205 PM 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3453 7760 3472 7768 3472 7782 3486 7773
      3465 7737 3449 7747
TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 117DEG 23KT 3461 7751 

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

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