Tornado threat increases as Ian moves closer to the Carolinas
A tornado threat is increasing as Hurricane Ian gets closer to the coast of the Carolinas.
Myrtle Beach and Greenville, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina and Virginia Beach, Virginia, are all under tornado watch through 10 p.m.
A tornado warning is also in effect south of Wilmington.
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-ABC News' Melissa Griffin