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Tornado Warning issued August 30 at 10:08PM EDT until August 30 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCCounties: Brunswick, NC; Horry, SCThe National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina... Eastern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina...* Until 1045 PM EDT.* At 1008 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cherry Grove Inlet, moving northwest 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... North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Carolina Shores, Calabash, and Brooksville around 1015 PM EDT. Iredell around 1020 PM EDT. Longs around 1025 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Sea Coast Medical Center.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.