SVRRAH
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Eastern Alamance County in central North Carolina…
Person County in central North Carolina…
Orange County in central North Carolina…
Durham County in central North Carolina…
Northeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina…
* Until 1115 AM EST.
* At 1022 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Turbeville to near Prospect Hill to 7 miles
north of Goldston, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Pittsboro, Lake Michie, Eno River State Park, Parkwood, Mayo
Reservoir, Bahama, Mebane, Seaforth Boat Dock, Hyco Lake, and
Hillsborough.
Instructions: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EST for central North
Carolina.