Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 10:37PM EDT until July 28 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1037 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Cape Colony, or 12 miles southwest of Hertford,
moving east 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Perquimans and southern Chowan Counties, including the
following locations... Saint Johns, Macedonia, Hancock, Drummond
Point, and Somerset.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Chowan, NC; Perquimans, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov