US weather alert: Tornado watch issued for 10 counties in North Carolina, South Carolina
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show a tornado moving through Allendale County.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for 10 counties in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, with the alert set to remain in effect until 5 p.m. EDT on Sunday. The affected areas include cities and towns such as Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, Lumberton, and Bladenboro. Additionally, the NWS office in Raleigh issued a tornado warning for Chatham and Randolph counties at 10.22 a.m. EDT on Sunday, which expired at 10.45 a.m. The warning was issued due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, moving northeastward at 30 mph near the North Carolina Zoo.
Authorities urged residents in the affected areas to seek shelter immediately and avoid exposure to flying debris.
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