Tornado Warning Issued in Bladen, North Carolina

Tornado Warning was issued by the for Bladen County in North Carolina.

Tornado Warning

The alert was issued at 1:08 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lagoon, or 9 miles southeast of Elizabethtown, moving east at 30 mph

Hazards

Tornado

Potential 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 tornado will be near. Lagoon around 110 PM EST

Areas Affected

The warning covers Bladen County in North Carolina.

Safety Information

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 office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.