ACTIVE TORNADO WARNING - RUTHERFORD COUNTY 4:30 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Western Rutherford County, Northeastern Henderson County, and Northwestern Polk County in western North Carolina.
* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 420 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles northwest of Columbus, moving north at 35 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...Lake Lure around 430 PM EDT.
Chimney Rock Village, Bat Cave and Chimney Rock State Park around 440 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Dana,
Mill Spring, Gerton, Lake Adger and Edneyville.