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WFUS52 KMHX 152257
TORMHX

NCC013-147-152330-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0006.250515T2257Z-250515T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
657 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Pitt County in eastern North Carolina...
  Northwestern Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 657 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pactolus, or 10
  miles east of Greenville, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Washington around 705 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chocowinity, Washington Park, and Grimesland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3565 7728 3573 7717 3555 7682 3536 7705
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 308DEG 17KT 3564 7720 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

RJ