The National Weather Service has issued tornado watches for parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida as severe thunderstorms sweep across the southeastern U.S. The watches are in effect during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, raising concerns about potential threats to life and property.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado watch es across parts of four states as thunderstorms sweep across the U.S.The four states with tornado watch es in place are North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. A map produced by the NWS shows which counties are affected. This severe weather strikes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with tornadoes potentially posing a threat to life and property.
On Saturday, tornadoes in Brazoria County, Texas, left one dead and damaged 10 homes. The NWS has issued two tornado watches: 723, which is in effect until 9 a.m. EST, and 724, which is in effect until 1 p.m. Tornado warning 723 is in place for counties in central, east central, northeast, south central, and southwest Georgia, as well as in Florida's Big Bend and Panhandle. Tornado warning 724 is in place for counties in northeast and southeast Georgia, southeast and upstate South Carolina, and Piedmont and western North CarolinaThe full list of affected counties can be found here. In its wider forecast, the NWS said 'severe thunderstorms and embedded heavy rainfall will affect most of the eastern states through Sunday.' Heavy rain and scattered to severe thunderstorms, capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the eastern Gulf Coast northward into the Carolinas, where a slight risk of severe thunderstorms is in effect,' the NWS said. The NWS says that acting quickly is crucial to staying safe during a tornado. Stay informed by monitoring local news or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio for continuous updates on tornado watches and warnings. If you are indoors: When a tornado warning is issued, head to your basement, safe room, or an interior windowless room. Bring your pets if time allows. If you are at work or school: Follow your tornado drill procedures and move to the designated tornado shelter area
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