Expires:202409271900;Remove:202409271900;324311
WFUS51 KAKQ 271833
TORAKQ

NCC131-271900-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0035.240927T1833Z-240927T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
233 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Northampton County in northeastern North Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles northwest of Rich Square, moving northeast at
  20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Northampton County, including the following
  locations... Jackson, Galatia, Creeksville, Falsons Old Tavern, and
  Boones Crossroads.

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.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&

LAT...LON 3632 7736 3635 7745 3652 7739 3648 7722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 205DEG 19KT 3636 7739 

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

$$

Wray