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NC Tornado Watch: Storm Threatens Johnston, Wake Counties
11 Oct
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.