North Carolina
Raleigh And Sanford Tornado Warning: Tracking Twister In North Carolina
Raleigh And Sanford Tornado Warning: Tracking Twister In North Carolina (Representational Image)
After causing major devastation in parts of Tennessee on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning of a massive Tornado approaching North Carolina. The NWS shared its forecast on its website, according to which residents of Wake County, North Carolina, have been warned of a tornado. The warning will remain in effect until 1:00 pm (EST).
People in Raleigh, NC, Wake Forest, NC, and Garner, NC, should remain in shelter until the warnings are lifted. A massive tornado racked Tennessee’s Nashville, Clarksville, and many other places yesterday, in which reportedly six people lost their lives. Experts have called today an “alert day,” as central NC is under threat of severe weather.
Notably, the impact of the tornado would also be felt in Sanford. The NWS’ Raleigh’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle is giving out regular updates and warnings about the weather conditions in the area. “Tornado Warning including Raleigh NC, Wake Forest NC and Garner NC until 1:00 PM EST,” its post on X read.
“At 1249 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northeast of Garner, or 7 miles southeast of Raleigh,” the NWS’ forecast read. Meanwhile, the tornado is moving northeast at a reported speed of about 25 miles per hour.
The NWS sources of information are based on radar-indicated rotation. The forecast also informed about another storm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Hope. The tornado will damage mobile homes, rooftops, windows, trees, and vehicles, warned the agency.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Falls Lake. People in the area have been advised to take precautionary steps by the weather service. The steps include: taking a cover by moving to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
“If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris,” the NWS suggested.
Due to heavy rainfall in the area, there might be a low visibility or at least much that may hide the tornado. That’s why the weather service is warning people of Wake County and other adjoining areas to stay alert.