North Carolina: Tornado Warning Issued

Tornado Warning issued for Alleghany County

According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning means that spotters or radar have reported a tornado and there is a serious threat to life and property.

Updated: 3:43 PM EDT July 15, 2023

A tornado warning has been issued for Alleghany County until 6:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. ►Get the latest weather alerts: WXII 12 ►Check live radar ►Live cell cameras TORNADO SAFETY TIPS From the National Weather Service and Red Cross In general, get as low as you can. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers maximum security. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Avoid windows at all costs! In houses or public buildings: Go to the basement or a small interior room, such as a closet, bathroom, or interior hall on the lowest level. Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, heavy coats, blankets or comforters. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head. If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative. In mobile homes: Mobile homes are not safe. during tornadoes. Leave mobile homes and go to the nearest building or shelter immediately. Leave well in advance of the arrival of bad weather and go to a strong building. If there is no shelter nearby, enter the nearest ditch, low point, or underground sewer. Lie on the floor, covering your head with your hands to protect yourself. In an apartment: Go to the lowest level (go to a neighbor’s apartment on the first floor, if possible). No matter what floor you’re on, go to a bathtub or walk-in closet. If you are on a higher level and cannot access a lower apartment, take the hallway of the apartment building. If you are left outdoors: Seek shelter in a basement, shelter, or sturdy building. If you cannot walk quickly to a shelter, immediately get into a vehicle and try to drive to the nearest sturdy shelter. Remember to fasten your seat belt. Stay away from bridge/highway overpasses. If there are high winds and flying debris while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and the engine running. Put your head under the windows, covering your head with your hands and a blanket. If you can safely lower yourself significantly more than the level of the roadway, get out of the car and lie down in that area, covering your head with your hands. Your choice should be guided by your specific circumstances. The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement or safe room. ANALYZE POWER ALARMSDuke Energy: 1-800-POWERON, 1-800-769-3766, customers can also report an outage or view current outages online. Cooperatives: 1-888-411-7870 Randolph Electric: 1-877-736-2633 Piedmont Electric: 1-800-449-2667 City of Lexington Electric: 336-248-2337 City of High Point Electric: 336-883-31111 Electric Surry 336-356 -8241CONNECT WITH WXII 12 Make sure to download the WXII 12 app so you can still receive updates if the power goes out. You’ll also have access to the latest weather alerts for your area, live video, updated forecasts, breaking news and more. WXII News App 12 – Apple Devices WXII News App 12 – Android Devices SHARE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Only when it’s safe to share your Storm damage pictures and videos with WXII 12. Be sure to include your name and location . ULocal on the WXII Mobile App Click on the WXII 12 app, then scroll to find ULocal or access it from the menu and upload your photos and videos. ULocal North Carolina FacebookYou can share your photos and videos by visiting our ULocal North Carolina Facebook group.Twitter@WXIIFSE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, FACEBOOKWXII 12 Weather: Facebook, Twitter – @WXIIWeatherLanie Pope: Facebook, Twitter – @Laniepope_wxiiMichelle Kennedy: Facebook, Twitter – @Michellewxii12Jacly Shearer: Facebook, Twitter – @WXIIJaclynBrian Slocum: Facebook, Twitter – @BrianslocumwxiiDave Aiken: Facebook, Twitter – @WeatherDaveMore Weather Coverage: Closures & Delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook group | Traffic information | Report closures and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app

WINSTON-SALEM, NC —

A tornado warning has been issued for Alleghany County until 6:45 p.m., according to the National Meteorological Service.

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Hearst Owned

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TORNADO SAFETY TIPS
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In general, go as low as possible. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers maximum security. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Avoid windows at all costs!In homes or public buildings: go to the basement or a small interior room, such as a closet, bathroom, or interior hall on the lowest level. Protect yourself from flying debris with a mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, thick coats, blankets or comforters. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head. If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.In mobile homes: Mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes. Leave mobile homes and go to the nearest building or shelter immediately. Leave well in advance of the arrival of bad weather and go to a strong building. If there is no shelter nearby, enter the nearest ditch, low point, or underground sewer. Lie on the floor, covering your head with your hands to protect yourself.In an apartment: Get to the lowest level (go to a neighbor’s apartment on the first floor, if possible). No matter what floor you are on, stand in a bathtub or an interior closet. If you are on an upper level and cannot access a lower apartment, take the hallway of the apartment building.If you are caught outdoors: seek shelter in a basement, shelter or sturdy building. If you cannot walk quickly to a shelter, immediately get into a vehicle and try to drive to the nearest sturdy shelter. Remember to fasten your seat belt. Stay away from bridge/highway overpasses.If high winds and flying debris occur while driving: pull over and park, keeping your seat belt on and the engine running. Put your head under the windows, covering your head with your hands and a blanket. If you can safely lower yourself significantly more than the level of the roadway, get out of the car and lie down in that area, covering your head with your hands. Your choice should be guided by your specific circumstances. The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement or safe room.

Hearst Owned

Seek shelter immediately during a tornado warning.

ELECTRICAL SIZES REPORT

Duke Energy: 1-800-POWERON, 1-800-769-3766, customers can also report an outage or view current outages onlineDuke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356Energy United: 1-800-386-4833NC Electric Cooperatives: 1-888-411-7870Randolph Electric: 1-877-736-2633Piedmont Electric: 1-800-649City of Lexington Electric: 336-248-2337 City of High Point Electric: 336-883-3111 Surry-Yadkin Electric: 336-356-8241

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