Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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WFUS52 KMHX 242034
TORMHX
NCC031-242100-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0005.260824T2034Z-260824T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 434 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Atlantic, or near Cedar Island, moving east at 15
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 Carteret County.
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 3491 7640 3497 7640 3502 7624 3489 7622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 267DEG 13KT 3493 7636
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
RJ