Tornado Warning
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC

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WFUS52 KRAH 051712
TORRAH
NCC183-051745-
/O.NEW.KRAH.TO.W.0003.250305T1712Z-250305T1745Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1212 PM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina...

* Until 1245 PM EST.

* At 1211 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near RDU International, or near Raleigh, moving
  northeast 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Raleigh around 1215 PM EST.
  Wake Forest around 1220 PM EST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rolesville, William B Umstead State Park, Falls Lake Boat Ramp,
Purnell, and Falls Lake.

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 3598 7843 3594 7839 3593 7835 3591 7835
      3590 7833 3578 7874 3588 7882 3592 7877
      3592 7876 3604 7859
TIME...MOT...LOC 1711Z 236DEG 30KT 3584 7872

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

$$

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