EMERALD ISLE, NC. (THECOUNT) — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was not the only coastal town hit by a powerful tornado Thursday, the Town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina was also hit by a damaging twister that was caught on a homeowner’s Ring Doorbell Thursday.
Luckily, no one was injured, but lots of property damage was reported after a Hurricane Dorian-spawned tornado blasted through Emerald Isle on Thursday morning.
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Jason Sawyer says his Ring doorbell camera caught the moments the tornado barreled past his home at Emerald Isle. ‘Our home was destroyed,’ he said.
Check out the frightening video at the bottom of this page.
As we reported earlier, Emerald Isle town officials shared photos after the tornado ripped through the area, sending motorhomes flying and severely damaging the Boardwalk RV Park near Salty Pirate Water Park in Emerald Isle.
The park is located on Reed Drive, in Emerald Isle, NC.
WTVR CBS 6 Richmond via Twitter:
@CBS6: “Emerald Isle, North Carolina shared these images. Town officials said a tornado formed by the Salty Pirate Water Park of Emerald Isle and damaged Boardwalk RV Walk at about 9 a.m. No injuries have been reported.”
“Shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, Emerald Isle experienced a waterspout / tornado,” Emerald Island Public Information Officer Matt Zapp said. “There is property damage in the vicinity of Island and Reed Drives. Boardwalk RV Walk suffered the most severe damage.”
Emerald Isle, North Carolina shared these images. Town officials said a tornado formed by the Salty Pirate Water Park of Emerald Isle and damaged Boardwalk RV Walk at about 9 a.m. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/Rq7hS5DY4u
— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) September 5, 2019
Geo quick facts: Emerald Isle is a town on Bogue Banks Island, part of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. The Bogue Inlet Pier is a popular fishing spot, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Western and Eastern Ocean Regional Accesses are public entry points to the beach, a water sports hub. Emerald Isle Woods Park has a disc golf course and a dock, plus shoreline and forest trails, including part of the North Carolina Birding Trail – wikipedia.
Meanwhile in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a tornado appeared to touch down Thursday morning.
The apparent twister was spotted by Wayne White, who shared video with local news outlets.
The video was taken Thursday morning in the area of Ocean Drive and 2nd Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach, White said, reports WBTW.
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Geo quick facts: North Myrtle Beach is a city in South Carolina. It’s part of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of Atlantic beaches. Downtown, Main Street is lined with shops, eateries and bars. Alligator Adventure is an animal park featuring swamps with reptiles, plus live shows. By the ocean, O.D. Pavilion Amusement Park offers fairground rides and traditional snacks. Nearby McLean Park has a lake and picnic shelters – wikipedia.