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WWUS52 KRAH 182339SVSRAHSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Raleigh NC739 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021NCC069-181-185-190030-/O.CON.KRAH.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210319T0030Z/Vance NC-Warren NC-Franklin NC-739 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2021...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FORSOUTHEASTERN VANCE...SOUTHERN WARREN AND NORTHERN FRANKLINCOUNTIES...At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornadowas located near Henderson, moving east at 50 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught withoutshelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damageto roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage islikely.This dangerous storm will be near...Littleton around 805 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm includeArcola, Afton, South Henderson, Ingleside and Centerville.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.&&LAT...LON 3645 7792 3638 7791 3630 7794 3618 78023615 7843 3617 7846 3621 7846 3632 7841TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 249DEG 45KT 3632 7834TORNADO...RADAR INDICATEDHAIL...<.75IN$$Leins