The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Tornado Warning for…
Southern Orange County in central North Carolina and Northeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina Until 1100 AM EDT.
At 1034 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Pittsboro, moving north 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 Chapel Hill and Carrboro around 1040 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Efland, Fearrington, Bynum, and Jordan 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.