New Bern Alerts

Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:39PM EDT until October 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Headline

Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 2:39PM EDT until October 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Description

TORMHX

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
Central Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina...
Northwestern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pleasant Hill, or 14 miles south of Kinston,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Wyse Fork around 250 PM EDT.
Kinston around 255 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dover
and Cove City.

Instructions

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.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaTornado
SeverityWarning
Event CodeTOR
AreaCraven, NC; Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
SentSunday, October 11, 2026 2:39 PM EDT
ExpiresSunday, October 11, 2026 3:15 PM EDT
SenderNWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c09c9a28cb53d298cbbaad1d64bf0a7b00cac5d4.001.1