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WFUS52 KMHX 272253
TORMHX

NCC013-095-177-187-272330-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
653 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Washington County in eastern North Carolina...
  Northwestern Hyde County in eastern North Carolina...
  Northeastern Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southwestern Tyrrell County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Pike Road, or 13 miles southeast of Plymouth,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.

  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
  southeastern Washington, northwestern Hyde, northeastern Beaufort
  and southwestern Tyrrell Counties.

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 3564 7670 3576 7669 3577 7627 3556 7627
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 276DEG 26KT 3567 7665 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

RCF