Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:13PM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1213 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Southeastern Community College, or near Whiteville,
moving northeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Redbug, Hallsboro, Brunswick and
Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.
Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the
National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
Area Description:
Columbus, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov