066 
WFUS52 KMHX 121823
TORMHX
NCC049-103-133-121900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TO.W.0001.260312T1823Z-260312T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
223 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
  Northeastern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 222 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Maysville, or 12 miles north of Pumpkin Center,
  moving northeast at 65 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend, and Rhems around 230 PM EDT.
  James City, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, and Fairfield 
  Harbour around 235 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Deppe,
Bridgeton, Loco VFD, and Pollocksville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3493 7745 3520 7698 3518 7697 3515 7699
      3511 7693 3505 7695 3504 7694 3507 7692
      3503 7693 3500 7688 3503 7687 3503 7686
      3500 7686 3497 7681 3486 7673 3485 7688
      3484 7688 3483 7696 3481 7696 3477 7737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1822Z 241DEG 58KT 3496 7729 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RJ

427 
WWUS52 KMHX 121831
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
231 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NCC049-103-133-121900-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260312T1900Z/
Jones NC-Craven NC-Onslow NC-
231 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JONES...SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN AND NORTHEASTERN ONSLOW
COUNTIES...

At 231 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Rhems to Belgrade,
moving northeast at 55 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  New Bern, Trent Woods, and Catfish Lake around 235 PM EDT.
  James City, Croatan, Riverdale, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 
  and Fairfield Harbour around 240 PM EDT.
  Havelock and Neuse Forest around 245 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Bridgeton
and Pollocksville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3502 7727 3520 7698 3518 7697 3515 7699
      3511 7693 3505 7695 3505 7693 3503 7693
      3500 7687 3502 7687 3500 7686 3497 7681
      3486 7673 3485 7688 3484 7689 3483 7696
      3481 7696 3478 7728 3479 7728
TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 246DEG 50KT 3499 7720 3487 7721 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RJ

840 
WWUS52 KMHX 121843
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NCC103-133-121853-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260312T1900Z/
Jones NC-Onslow NC-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JONES AND NORTHEASTERN ONSLOW
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3483 7710 3503 7710 3512 7711 3520 7698
      3518 7697 3515 7699 3511 7693 3505 7695
      3505 7693 3503 7693 3500 7687 3502 7687
      3500 7686 3497 7681 3486 7673 3485 7688
      3484 7689 3483 7696
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 267DEG 46KT 3505 7704 3493 7705 

$$

NCC049-121900-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260312T1900Z/
Craven NC-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN COUNTY...

At 243 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from James City to near Catfish
Lake, moving east at 55 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  New Bern, Havelock, Croatan, Neuse Forest, and Fairfield Harbour 
  around 250 PM EDT.
  Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal around 255 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Bridgeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3483 7710 3503 7710 3512 7711 3520 7698
      3518 7697 3515 7699 3511 7693 3505 7695
      3505 7693 3503 7693 3500 7687 3502 7687
      3500 7686 3497 7681 3486 7673 3485 7688
      3484 7689 3483 7696
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 267DEG 46KT 3505 7704 3493 7705 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RJ

840 
WWUS52 KMHX 121843
SVSMHX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NCC103-133-121853-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260312T1900Z/
Jones NC-Onslow NC-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JONES AND NORTHEASTERN ONSLOW
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
eastern North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3483 7710 3503 7710 3512 7711 3520 7698
      3518 7697 3515 7699 3511 7693 3505 7695
      3505 7693 3503 7693 3500 7687 3502 7687
      3500 7686 3497 7681 3486 7673 3485 7688
      3484 7689 3483 7696
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 267DEG 46KT 3505 7704 3493 7705 

$$

NCC049-121900-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260312T1900Z/
Craven NC-
243 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN COUNTY...

At 243 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from James City to near Catfish
Lake, moving east at 55 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  New Bern, Havelock, Croatan, Neuse Forest, and Fairfield Harbour 
  around 250 PM EDT.
  Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal around 255 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Bridgeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3483 7710 3503 7710 3512 7711 3520 7698
      3518 7697 3515 7699 3511 7693 3505 7695
      3505 7693 3503 7693 3500 7687 3502 7687
      3500 7686 3497 7681 3486 7673 3485 7688
      3484 7689 3483 7696
TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 267DEG 46KT 3505 7704 3493 7705 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

RJ