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

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 3:29PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC”

At 329 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Calico, or 10 miles southeast of Ayden, 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... Washington, Calico, Shelmerdine, Black Jack, Wilmar, Chocowinity, Grimesland, and Gardnerville.

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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 3:26PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC”

At 325 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fort Barnwell, or 10 miles southeast of Ayden, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 310PM, damage was reported near 4500 Middle Road near Dover. 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... Washington, Grifton, Calico, Shelmerdine, Black Jack, Wilmar, Chocowinity, Grimesland, and Gardnerville.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 3:13PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC”

TORMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina... Northwestern Craven County in eastern North Carolina... Southeastern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina... West central Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 312 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fort Barnwell, or 12 miles east of Kinston, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 310PM, damage was reported near 4500 Middle Road near Dover. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught withou shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Washington, Grifton, Calico, Shelmerdine, Black Jack, Fort Barnwell, Wilmar, Chocowinity, Grimesland, Dover, and Gardnerville.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.