Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 6:09PM EDT until August 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 609 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southeast of Seagrove, or 14 miles southeast of
North Carolina Zoo, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Robbins, Highfalls, Harpers Crossroads, and Glendon.
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:
Chatham, NC; Moore, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov