ZCZC SPCPWOSPC ALL WOUS40 KWNS 190719 NCZ000-SCZ000-VAZ000-191800- PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 0219 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2019 ...Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the Mid Atlantic States and Carolinas today into this evening... * LOCATIONS... North Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Plain South Carolina Piedmont and Coastal Plain Southern Virginia * HAZARDS... Widespread damaging winds, some hurricane force A few tornadoes * SUMMARY... Severe thunderstorms with considerable potential for producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes are expected across much of the southern through mid Atlantic Coast region, particularly across the Carolinas into southern Virginia late this afternoon and evening. Preparedness actions... Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms over the next several hours. If a severe thunderstorm warning is issued for your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. && ..Guyer.. 04/19/2019 $$