Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 24 at 4:34PM EDT until August 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
TORMHX
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.
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:
Carteret, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov