Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Tornado Warning Issued for Coastal North Carolina Areas
The weather service saw a waterspout near the coast and warned of a possible tornado.
People in Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Varnamtown should find a safe place inside, like a basement, away from windows.
If you're outside, get inside the closest sturdy building or shelter.
The warning says the storm could damage roofs, windows, and knock down trees.
Report any damage to the weather service.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Brunswick County, North Carolina.
A waterspout was confirmed offshore near Ocean Isle Beach, moving northeast at 20 mph.
The tornado warning includes Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Varnamtown.
Residents should seek shelter in basements or interior rooms.
The NWS activated the Emergency Alert System and requests reports of damage.
- Who
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning.
- What
- Tornado warning issued due to a confirmed waterspout.
- When
- Issued at 5:39 PM EDT Thursday, with expected impact near Holden Beach by 5:45 PM EDT.
- Where
- South central Brunswick County, including Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Varnamtown, North Carolina.
- Why
- Because of a confirmed waterspout that could strengthen into a tornado.
- Warning Issued By
- National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington, NC
- Location
- South central Brunswick County, NC
- Affected Areas
- Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Varnamtown
- Waterspout Location
- Offshore, near Ocean Isle Beach
- Movement
- Northeast at 20 mph (16 knots on 243-degree bearing)
- Safety Advice
- Seek shelter in basements or interior rooms.
- Expected Hazards
- Flying debris, roof and window damage