New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch covering 10 counties in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, with the alert remaining in force until 5 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

In North Carolina, the alert applies to Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender and Robeson counties.

In South Carolina, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are included in the watch.

Several cities and towns across the two states fall within the affected areas. These include Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Lumberton, Conway, Leland, Southport, Whiteville, Elizabethtown, Bennettsville, Dillon, Marion, Mullins and Surf City.

Other communities covered by the alert include Bladenb...