334 WFUS52 KMHX 242034 TORMHX NCC031-242100- /O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0005.260824T2034Z-260824T2100Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 434 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026 The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Carteret County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 434 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Atlantic, or near Cedar Island, moving east at 15 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Carteret County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3491 7640 3497 7640 3502 7624 3489 7622 TIME...MOT...LOC 2034Z 267DEG 13KT 3493 7636 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ RJ