A tornado watch is in effect for Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas.
NWS suggested tornadoes are possible, with wind gusts to 75 mph and isolated storms with large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe weather statement Tuesday morning just after 9 a.m. According to NWS, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Blanchard -- just eight miles northwest of Shreveport.
Raleigh National Weather Service meteorologist Barrett Smith said the storms should reach Fayetteville by noon.
UPDATE: Tornado watch affecting Eastern North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
An updated tornado watch was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Wednesday at 2:37 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. The watch is for Edgecombe, Halifax, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson counties.
A preliminary survey from the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado hit Ada early Tuesday morning.
Tornadoes can form in minutes, leaving little time to prepare. Knowing the difference between alerts and having a safety plan in place is critical.
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