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NC Tornado Watch: Storm Threatens Johnston, Wake Counties

Summary

  • Tornado warning issued for Johnston and Wake counties in North Carolina.
  • A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near Clayton.
  • The National Weather Service has not confirmed a tornado touchdown yet.

A tornado warning has been issued for Johnston and Wake counties in North Carolina, remaining active until 2 p.m. EDT on Sunday.

Local radar images and storm chaser reports suggest a possible tornado near Clayton. However, officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) have not yet confirmed if a tornado actually touched down.

As of 1:13 p.m. EDT, the NWS stated that a severe thunderstorm, identified as a tornado threat, was situated over Clayton. This storm was observed moving northeast at a speed of 35 mph.

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