Sampson County, North Carolina — A tornado warning is in effect for southeastern Sampson County until 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued the warning after radar showed rotation inside a strong thunderstorm.

WHAT IS HAPPENING: At 1:19 PM, the storm was near Lagoon, about 14 miles east of Elizabethtown, moving northeast at 30 miles per hour. Forecasters say the storm is capable of producing a tornado. The storm is expected near Harrells around 1:30 PM, and Ivanhoe is also in its path. The same storm is bringing torrential rain, with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and hail up to three-quarters of an inch.

LOCAL IMPACTS: Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught without shelter. Mobile homes can be damaged or destroyed. Roofs, windows, and vehicles can be damaged, and trees are likely to come down. Heavy rain with this storm can also cause flash flooding.

WHAT TO DO:

• Take shelter now in a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

• - Mobile home residents should move to a sturdier shelter immediately.

• - Do not drive through flooded roads. Turn around, do not drown.

• - Stay away from windows and cover your head.

• Source: National Weather Service Raleigh, November 6, 2026.