Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:15PM EDT until October 11 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 115 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Rooks, or
15 miles west of Burgaw, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Atkinson.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.
Area Description:
Pender, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov