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Columbus County, North Carolina, Sunday, October 11, 2026

20 official warnings recorded: Tornado Warning. We can’t see: Safety.

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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full

Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:52PM EDT until October 11 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina... Northeastern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Northwestern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina... * Until 130 PM EDT. * At 1252 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sandyfield, or 20 miles east of Whiteville, moving northeast at 40 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. * Locations impacted include... Burgaw, Rowan, Sandyfield, Point Caswell, Rooks, Currie, The Borough, Kelly, Wards Corner, Malpass Corner, East Arcadia, Atkinson and Pender Memorial Hospital.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:52 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 1:30 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:32PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Crusoe Island, or 15 miles southeast of Whiteville, moving east at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Lake Waccamaw, Honey Island, Crusoe Island and Freeland.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:32 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:26PM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1226 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Whiteville, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Hallsboro, Redbug and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:26 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:45 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:21PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West Central Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina... Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... * Until 100 PM EDT. * At 1221 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Old Dock, or 13 miles south of Whiteville, moving east at 30 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. * Locations impacted include... Lake Waccamaw, Crusoe Island, Old Dock, Honey Island and Nakina.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:21 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:13PM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1213 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Southeastern Community College, or near Whiteville, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Redbug, Hallsboro, Brunswick and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:13 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:45 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:06PM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1206 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Williams, or 8 miles southwest of Whiteville, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Redbug, Hallsboro, Williams, Brunswick and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:06 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:45 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:05PM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 12:05 PM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:15 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:59AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened, therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:59 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:09 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:58AM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... * Until 1245 PM EDT. * At 1158 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Clarendon, or 12 miles southwest of Whiteville, moving northeast at 25 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. * Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, Redbug, Williams, Hallsboro, Sidney, Clarendon, Brunswick and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:58 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:45 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:54AM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1154 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Goretown, or 12 miles northwest of Little River, 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. Locations impacted include... Goretown.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Wilmington NC.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:54 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:15 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:47AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1147 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Evergreen, or 10 miles northwest of Whiteville, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Chadbourn, Bladenboro, Boardman, Southeastern Community College and Evergreen.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:47 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:38AM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1138 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Adrian, or 10 miles northeast of Conway, 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. Locations impacted include... Loris, Goretown and Adrian.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Wilmington NC.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:38 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:15 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:36AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT Sunday for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:36 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:46 AM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:32AM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Central Horry County in northeastern South Carolina... * Until 1215 PM EDT. * At 1132 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Adrian, or 7 miles northeast of Conway, 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. * Locations impacted include... Loris, Hickory Grove, Goretown, Longs and Adrian.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:32 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:15 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:28AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1128 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Green Sea, or 13 miles southeast of Mullins, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Tabor City and Green Sea.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:28 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:45 AM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:27AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina... Northwestern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Southeastern Robeson County in southeastern North Carolina... * Until noon EDT. * At 1127 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fair Bluff, or 15 miles northeast of Mullins, moving northeast at 30 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. * Locations impacted include... Whiteville, Chadbourn, Bladenboro, Fair Bluff, Boardman, Evergreen, Southeastern Community College, Cerro Gordo and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:27 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 12:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:19AM EDT until October 11 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1119 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fair Bluff, or 11 miles northeast of Mullins, 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. Locations impacted include... Fair Bluff, Lake View, Cerro Gordo and Marietta.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:19 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:30 AM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:18AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina... * Until 1145 AM EDT. * At 1118 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Bayboro, or 12 miles southeast of Mullins, moving east at 30 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. * Locations impacted include... Tabor City, Loris, Green Sea and Loris Community Hospital.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:18 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:45 AM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:08AM EDT until October 11 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
At 1108 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mullins, moving east at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Fair Bluff, Lake View, Cherry Grove, Kemper, Nichols and Cerro Gordo.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:08 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:30 AM EDT · Issuer
Tornado Warning
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:00AM EDT until October 11 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC”
TORILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Southern Robeson County in southeastern North Carolina... Southeastern Dillon County in northeastern South Carolina... Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina... Northeastern Marion County in northeastern South Carolina... * Until 1130 AM EDT. * At 1100 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mullins, moving east at 30 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. * Locations impacted include... Mullins, Fair Bluff, Lake View, Kemper, Fork, Cherry Grove, Gapway, Smithboro, Zion, Nichols, Cerro Gordo and Carolinas Hospital System - Marion.
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Please send your reports of hail or wind damage by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 11, 11:00 AM EDT · expires Oct 11, 11:30 AM EDT · Issuer

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