Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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WFUS52 KMHX 052117
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
517 PM EDT Mon May 5 2025

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Washington County in eastern North Carolina...
  East central Martin County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Hinson, or 7 miles southwest of Plymouth, moving
  northeast at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Plymouth around 525 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Dardens, Mackeys, and Jamesville.

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 3595 7654 3574 7685 3580 7698 3588 7691
      3586 7689 3582 7690 3581 7689 3585 7684
      3589 7683 3586 7677 3587 7675 3592 7672
      3593 7669 3594 7669 3593 7674 3596 7672
      3599 7668 3601 7669 3602 7668 3602 7667
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 225DEG 12KT 3581 7687

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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