WFUS52 KRAH 081615
TORRAH
NCC065-127-195-081645-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0030.240808T1615Z-240808T1645Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1215 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Nash County in central North Carolina...
  Southwestern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
  Northeastern Wilson County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1245 PM EDT.

* At 1215 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 7 miles east of Elm City, or 9 miles southeast
  of Rocky Mount, moving northwest at 45 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...
  Rocky Mount, Elm City, and Dortches around 1220 PM EDT.
  Nashville around 1225 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pinetops, Red Oak, Kingsboro, Tar River Reservoir, and Sharpsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3583 7756 3574 7774 3591 7801 3605 7795
      3610 7783
TIME...MOT...LOC 1615Z 143DEG 38KT 3583 7773

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Kren