Tornado Warning Sunday, 12/29/24

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for our area. 

Severity: Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property

Weather Event Onset: 8:13 AM (EST), December 29

Description: The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

Central Polk County in western North Carolina...

* Until 845 AM EST.

* At 813 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles northeast of Columbus, moving north at 45 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Rutherford and central Polk Counties, including the following locations... Shingle Hollow, Green Hill, Mill Spring, Thermal City, and Lake Adger.

Action Recommended: Take shelter in place.

Urgency: Take action immediately.

Affected Area: Polk, NC; Rutherford, NC

Issued By: National Weather Service