NWS confirms Pender County tornado touchdown from Sunday evening storms

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A tornado touched down in Pender County Sunday night.

The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado Monday morning during a storm survey.

Crews say damage was found along Herrings Chapel Road. They’re still in the process of determining the tornado’s track and intensity.

We’ll provide an update on that information when it’s made available.