Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 3:26PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Archived official description

At 325 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fort Barnwell, or 10 miles southeast of Ayden, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 310PM, damage was reported near 4500 Middle Road near Dover. 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, Grimesland, and Gardnerville.

Instructions in this archived message

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

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1. newly tracked · Captured 2026-10-11 19:28:46.921Z

   Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 3:26PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

   Tornado Warning · Beaufort, NC; Craven, NC; Pitt, NC. Extreme; observed; urgency: immediate.

   Source issued/updated 2026-10-11T19:26:00.000Z · Source update

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