The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina... * until 445 PM EDT *
at 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Courtney, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard... tornado and quarter size hail.
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... Yadkinville... Boonville... East Bend... Nebo... and Courtney.
Precautionary/preparedness actions... Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in aMobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of anysize, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed treesor large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll freeat 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also beshared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg facebook Page andon twitter.