People trapped after tornado in Brunswick County, North Carolina

An unknown number of people were trapped after a tornado caused structural and home damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina late Monday night, the county emergency manager tells the National Weather Service. The damage was reported in the Windsor Circle area of Ocean Ridge Plantation, located near Highway 17 and Highway 904, after the tornado moved through the community around 11:38 p.m. et Monday. The tornado then continued to the northeast at 50 mph. A tornado warning remained in effect for communities stretching 25 miles to the northwest of the known damage. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina will likely survey the damage Tuesday to learn more about the impacts - and the strength - of the tornado. James Brierton reports from Charlotte, North Carolina. WATCH THIS REPORT: https://youtu.be/PnHqwk3tb6I SIGN-UP TO SUPPORT OUR COVERAGE: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup

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