Tornado Watch Issued for NC Counties

Currently, there is a tornado watch issued for 2 North Carolina counties: ORANGE PERSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH, AND ROXBORO.

Take heed to all tornado watches and warnings as tornadoes have been confirmed in NC from this storm.

Tornado watches indicate impending risk and recommend being alert and ready. They provoke fear and worry in addition to giving vital notice. Ignoring alerts can have fatal consequences. During tornado watches, prompt action and strict adherence to safety protocols are crucial.

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The National Weather Service has issued the following warning:

"Tornado Watch issued April 11 at 10:19PM EDT until April 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

TORNADO WATCH 106 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA ORANGE PERSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH, AND ROXBORO."

Sources:

https://alerts.weather.gov/search?area=NC

https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-real-time-storm-updates-thursday/60371683