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2018 [KILM] WILMINGTON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 24

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Storm Based Warning History

142 
WFUS52 KILM 161641
TORILM
NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.NEW.KILM.TO.W.0024.180916T1641Z-180916T1715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1241 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Northern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 115 PM EDT.
    
* At 1240 PM EDT, a large tornado was indicated by radar near 
  Hickory Grove, or 9 miles northeast of Conway, moving north at 35 
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
  and Loris Community Hospital.

This includes SC Highway 22 between mile markers 12 and 18.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3437 7892 3387 7886 3385 7893 3423 7914
      3423 7913 3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909
      3429 7908 3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 164DEG 29KT 3391 7892 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
067 
WWUS52 KILM 161654
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1254 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.CON.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
1254 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTH CENTRAL HORRY COUNTIES...
    
At 1253 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Allsbrook, or 13 miles northeast of Conway, moving 
north at 35 mph. A second thunderstorm, also capable of producing a 
tornado was located near Allsbrook, also moving north 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.

Locations impacted include...
Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
and Loris Community Hospital.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1653Z 164DEG 29KT 3401 7896 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
984 
WWUS52 KILM 161655 CCA
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1255 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.COR.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
1255 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTH CENTRAL HORRY COUNTIES...
    
At 1255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Allsbrook, or 11 miles northeast of Conway, moving 
north at 35 mph. A second severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
tornado was located 2 miles southwest of Tabor City, NC, also moving 
north 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.

Locations impacted include...
Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
and Loris Community Hospital.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1653Z 164DEG 29KT 3401 7896 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
732 
WWUS52 KILM 161705
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161714-
/O.CAN.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
105 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTHERN
HORRY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for southeastern
North Carolina...and northeastern South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 164DEG 29KT 3410 7899 

$$

TRA
Permalink to 201809161641-KILM-WFUS52-TORILM
142 
WFUS52 KILM 161641
TORILM
NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.NEW.KILM.TO.W.0024.180916T1641Z-180916T1715Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1241 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Northern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 115 PM EDT.
    
* At 1240 PM EDT, a large tornado was indicated by radar near 
  Hickory Grove, or 9 miles northeast of Conway, moving north at 35 
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
  and Loris Community Hospital.

This includes SC Highway 22 between mile markers 12 and 18.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3437 7892 3387 7886 3385 7893 3423 7914
      3423 7913 3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909
      3429 7908 3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903
TIME...MOT...LOC 1640Z 164DEG 29KT 3391 7892 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
Permalink to 201809161654-KILM-WWUS52-SVSILM
067 
WWUS52 KILM 161654
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1254 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.CON.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
1254 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTH CENTRAL HORRY COUNTIES...
    
At 1253 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Allsbrook, or 13 miles northeast of Conway, moving 
north at 35 mph. A second thunderstorm, also capable of producing a 
tornado was located near Allsbrook, also moving north 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.

Locations impacted include...
Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
and Loris Community Hospital.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1653Z 164DEG 29KT 3401 7896 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
Permalink to 201809161655-KILM-WWUS52-SVSILM-CCA
984 
WWUS52 KILM 161655 CCA
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1255 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161715-
/O.COR.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
1255 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTH CENTRAL HORRY COUNTIES...
    
At 1255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Allsbrook, or 11 miles northeast of Conway, moving 
north at 35 mph. A second severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
tornado was located 2 miles southwest of Tabor City, NC, also moving 
north 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.

Locations impacted include...
Loris, Fair Bluff, Cherry Grove, Allsbrook, Green Sea, Cerro Gordo
and Loris Community Hospital.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1653Z 164DEG 29KT 3401 7896 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

TRA
Permalink to 201809161705-KILM-WWUS52-SVSILM
732 
WWUS52 KILM 161705
SVSILM

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

NCC047-SCC051-161714-
/O.CAN.KILM.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-180916T1715Z/
Columbus NC-Horry SC-
105 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTHERN
HORRY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this 
thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for southeastern
North Carolina...and northeastern South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3397 7887 3396 7899 3423 7914 3423 7913
      3426 7913 3428 7909 3429 7909 3429 7908
      3431 7906 3431 7904 3435 7903 3437 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 164DEG 29KT 3410 7899 

$$

TRA

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