However, neither the National Weather Service nor local authorities have confirmed a tornado touchdown. Update (12:12 p.m. EDT) : Latest radar images suggest a possible tornado north of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Several storm chasers have shared radar images showing signs of possible tornadic activity.
However, there was no confirmed tornado touchdown in the information available at the time. EDT. Radar indicated rotation in a storm moving through western Cumberland County, including the Fayetteville area.
Initial report : Tornado Watch 680 was issued for Cumberland County and other parts of North Carolina, with the watch initially set to remain in effect until 5 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Raeford at 11:36 a.m, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Raleigh. EDT and was moving northeast at 40 mph.
The NWS said the storm was expected to approach Fayetteville and Fort Bragg around 11:40 a.m. EDT, followed by Pope Army Airfield around 11:45 a.m. The warning also covered Interstate 95 between mile markers 44 and 49.
Other communities in the storm’s path included Spring Lake, Silver City, Rockfish, Hope Mills and Bonnie Doone. The NWS warned, “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.”
