• Tornado Warning for Edgecombe County, North Carolina
  • Tornado Warning issued September 17 at 7:15AM EDT until September 17 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS
  • Effective: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:15 a.m.
  • Expires: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:30 a.m.

  • ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR EAST
    CENTRAL NASH...WEST CENTRAL EDGECOMBE AND NORTH CENTRAL WILSON
    COUNTIES...
    At 714 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Elm City, or 8
    miles southwest of Rocky Mount, moving north at 15 mph.
    HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
    SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado and reported damage in
    Elm City.
    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...
    Rocky Mount, Elm City, Sharpsburg and Tar River Reservoir.
    TORNADO...OBSERVED
    HAIL...0.00IN