Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:09PM EDT until October 11 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Beulaville, or 14 miles northeast of Wallace, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Beulaville and Potters Hill around 215 PM EDT.
Pleasant Hill around 235 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lyman,
Pink Hill, Hargetts Crossroads, and Sarecta.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Area Description:
Duplin, NC; Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC; Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov