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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF0 |
| -- Length | 0.08 Miles |
| -- Width | 15 Yards |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County/Area | BRUNSWICK |
| WFO | ILM |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2020-04-13 08:32 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 2WNW LONG BEACH |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 33.9145/-78.1659 |
| End Date | 2020-04-13 08:34 EST-5 |
| End Location | 2WNW LONG BEACH |
| End Lat/Lon | 33.9149/-78.1646 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 8.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A strong cold front produced a squall line and numerous tornadoes. |
| Event Narrative | A waterspout moved onshore in the western part of Oak Island. Minor roof damage occurred to a house at 225 W Beach Drive. Tar paper and other roofing materials were blown off and transported several blocks away. The house had minor water damage inside as a result. No other damage was found farther inland and the tornado lifted as it moved inland. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 427.50K | 0.00K | |||||||
| RED SPGS | ROBESON CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 06:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| HONEY FIELD | COLUMBUS CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 07:10 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| WHITE OAK | BLADEN CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 07:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| MONTAGUE | PENDER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:09 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
| BELLS XRDS | PENDER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:13 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| WRIGHTSBORO | NEW HANOVER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| WALKERS STORE | PENDER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:19 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| WHITE STOCKING | PENDER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:24 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| FERNSIDE | NEW HANOVER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.50K | 0.00K |
| LONG BEACH | BRUNSWICK CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:32 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| CASWELL BEACH | BRUNSWICK CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:36 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| MYRTLE GROVE | NEW HANOVER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| SEA BREEZE | NEW HANOVER CO. | NC | 04/13/2020 | 08:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 427.50K | 0.00K |
