Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Castalia, NC ∙ Louisburg, NC ∙ Nashville, NC ∙ Momeyer, NC

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Raleigh NC 748 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Nash County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Franklin County in central North Carolina... * Until 830 AM EDT. * At 748 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Nashville, moving northwest at 30 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... Louisburg around 810 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ingleside and Castalia. 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 3625 7820 3599 7792 3591 7800 3611 7839 3626 7826 TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 133DEG 28KT 3597 7799 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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