A series of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across North Carolina, affecting multiple counties including Newton, Maiden, Claremont, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Statesville, Conover, Stony Point, Catawba, North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, Mulberry, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Love Valley, Elkin, Jonesville, Pleasant Hill, Pilot Mountain, Boonville, and Pinnacle until 7:30 PM EDT, 7:15 PM EDT, 7:45 PM EDT, and 8:15 PM EDT respectively. The National Weather Service issued these warnings in response to confirmed tornado sightings and severe weather conditions. Radar has confirmed a tornado in eastern Wilkes County, and an observed tornado was reported near Elkin NC. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to seek immediate shelter.
Tornado Warning including Pilot Mountain NC, Boonville NC and Pinnacle NC until 8:15 PM EDT. Take cover now! #ncwx #tornado https://t.co/kflMov86RE
Tornado Warning including Pilot Mountain NC, Boonville NC and Pinnacle NC until 8:15 PM EDT https://t.co/n2qsBXKQRO
It looks like this is verifying. Observed tornado near Elkin NC a little bit ago. Several tornado warnings in progress. https://t.co/WhPmBewCCt https://t.co/rfAC7iw5p6
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Statesville NC, Mocksville NC and Troutman NC until 8:15 PM EDT https://t.co/akdems8RFG
7:20pm: Radar has COMFIRMED a tornado in eastern Wilkes County. Ronda/ Elkin, Dobson areas seek shelter immediately.
Tornado Warning including Elkin NC, Jonesville NC and Dobson NC until 7:45 PM EDT. A tornado is on the ground, take cover now! #ncwx #tornado https://t.co/zvd7WZCWS4
Tornado Warning including Elkin NC, Jonesville NC and Dobson NC until 7:45 PM EDT https://t.co/JCHeFBilQP
Tornado Warning continues for Elkin NC, Jonesville NC and Pleasant Hill NC until 7:30 PM EDT https://t.co/BvNfmHzC4e
Tornado Warning continues for Claremont NC, Stony Point NC and Catawba NC until 7:30 PM EDT https://t.co/p6LWDRsKrH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Taylorsville NC, Hiddenite NC and Love Valley NC until 7:45 PM EDT https://t.co/uG9uJp36mY
Tornado Warning including Elkin NC, Jonesville NC and Pleasant Hill NC until 7:30 PM EDT https://t.co/NHgRtDCO5I
Tornado Warning including North Wilkesboro NC, Wilkesboro NC and Mulberry NC until 7:15 PM EDT https://t.co/UJnEpsrbyY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Statesville NC, Newton NC and Conover NC until 7:15 PM EDT https://t.co/jqC8Yqgz3w
Tornado Warning including Newton NC, Maiden NC and Claremont NC until 7:30 PM EDT https://t.co/VXGGyaHeR8
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Statesville NC, Newton NC and Conover NC until 7:15 PM EDT https://t.co/d0NwNZPxLb
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lenoir NC, Sawmills NC and Granite Falls NC until 7:15 PM EDT https://t.co/WICt9mJFbH