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WFUS52 KMHX 080554
TORMHX
NCC103-107-080630-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0020.240808T0554Z-240808T0630Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
154 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
  South central Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 230 AM EDT.

* At 154 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Comfort, or 9 miles north of Half Moon, moving
  northwest at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Comfort around 200 AM EDT.
  Pleasant Hill around 210 AM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3520 7750 3494 7733 3493 7736 3491 7738
      3497 7750 3498 7758 3509 7773
TIME...MOT...LOC 0554Z 143DEG 31KT 3496 7743 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RCF