US: Tornado warning issued for Rocky Mount area of North Carolina, US, Dec. 24. Seek shelter immediately.

Event

The US National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for north-central Wayne County, central Nash County, west-central Edgecombe County, Wilson County, and east-central Johnston County, North Carolina, US. The area includes Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Nashville. The storm also contains heavy downpours, small hail, and damaging winds.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.