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Tornado Warning issued August 30 at 7:23PM EDT until August 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCCounties: Brunswick, NC; New Hanover, NCThe National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a* Tornado Warning for... New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina... Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...* Until 800 PM EDT.* At 723 PM EDT, a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located just off Carolina Beach, moving north at 30 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... Carolina Beach, North Masonboro Island, South Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, Myrtle Grove, Sea Breeze, and Silver Lake around 730 PM EDT. Wilmington and Masonboro around 735 PM EDT. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington around 745 PM EDT. Leland, Hightsville, and Wilmington International Airport around 750 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Navassa, Belville, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Cape Fear Hospital.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.