Three people are confirmed dead and at least 10 others were hurt when a possible tornado touched down in Brunswick County, North Carolina late Monday night.
It happened in the Sunset community in Brunswick County, which is about halfway between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, North Carolina. Areas near this would include Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Authorities were on the scene of the tornado all night clearing debris and searching for any other survivors.
Ed Conrow, director of Emergency Management Services in Brunswick County, said the tornado touched down in the area of Seaside Road and NC 17 just before midnight.
“As daylight comes out we’re going to do a systematic search through all the residences and structures that were destroyed or damaged to confirm any injuries or fatalities in them. That search is probably going to take several hours this morning and I expect to go into the afternoon tomorrow,” Conrow said. #WakeUpCLT #NCwx
