The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a tornado warning for…
Northeastern Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina…
Northwestern Craven County in eastern North Carolina…
Southeastern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina…
Southwestern Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina…

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 710 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Grifton, or near Ayden, moving east at 30 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Washington, Grifton, Calico, Shelmerdine, Black Jack, Wilmar,
Chocowinity and Gardnerville.