Duplin County, NC tornado update: Radar shows possible rotation near Beulaville, Chinquapin and Wallace

Tornado warning issued for Duplin County, North Carolina.

A tornado warning is in effect for south-central Duplin County, North Carolina, until 2:15 p.m. EDT. Radar confirmed a tornado near Wallace, moving northeast at 25 mph, with Chinquapin, Greenevers and Teachey in its path.

Tornado warning issued for Duplin County, North Carolina. (Unsplash)

Radar also indicated a significant tornado near Greenevers. Residents in the warned area should seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.

Tornado remains on the ground in North Carolina

A large tornado was reported continuing across Duplin, Jones, Lenoir and Onslow counties in North Carolina, moving past Beulaville and Potters Hill toward Pleasant Hill. The tornado warning was extended until 2:45 p.m. EDT.

Residents in Pink Hill, Hargetts Crossroads and Sarecta were urged to seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.

Tornado reported causing damage near Chinquapin and Beulaville

Residents in both communities were urged to seek shelter immediately as the dangerous storm continued to threaten the area. People were advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.

NWS continues tornado warning for four North Carolina counties

The National Weather Service said the tornado warning remained in effect for Duplin, Jones, Lenoir and Onslow counties until 2:45 p.m. EDT.

In a separate analysis of the Duplin County tornado by a Meteorologist, NWS Tornado noted that radar mesocyclone depth measurements reached roughly 24,000 feet at 1:52 p.m. EDT, an indicator that researchers said could support an estimated EF2-level intensity when considered alongside rotational velocity.

Note: This was an assessment, not an official damage-based rating.