Tornado Warning Issued for New Hanover and Pender Counties in North Carolina

Tornado Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for New Hanover and Pender Counties in North Carolina.

The alert was issued at 4:35 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Windemere, or over Wilmington, moving northeast at 10 mph Tornado and quarter size hail

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. Wilmington, Bayshore, Kings Grant, Landfall, Mayfaire, Murrayville, Ogden, and Windemere around 440 PM EDT