North Carolina tornado warning: Charlotte, Mooresville, Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius on alert
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of NC until 1:00 a.m. EDT Sunday. Lake Norman, Charlotte, Mooresville, Huntersville, and Cornelius are on alert.
A tornado warning has been issued in North Carolina, placing Charlotte, Mooresville, Denver, Huntersville, and Cornelius on high alert.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the warning remains in effect for eastern Lincoln, south-central Iredell, and northwestern Mecklenburg counties until 1:00 a.m. EDT Sunday.
“As of 12:39 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located about 10 miles northwest of Huntersville, near Westport, moving east at 35 mph,” NWS reported.
The storm is expected to impact Lake Norman, Westport, Cornelius, and Davidson. Others areas that may be affected include Lowesville and Doolie.
NWS warned: “Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree damage is likely.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
