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Tree destroys Gaston County couple's home

Tree destroys Gaston County couple's home

Tree destroys Gaston County couple's home

The man said he was sitting in his recliner when the tree came down on the house, almost splitting it in two.

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NWS: Weak tornado touched down over Gaston, Lincoln counties Friday

The NWS Damage Survey concluded that the tornado left one person injured when a large tree fell onto a house. Most of the damage was limited to trees, such as uprooted trees or snapped tree limbs.

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NWS: Tornado touched down in Alexander County during severe weather on Friday

The National Weather Service said there were no fatalities or injuries as a result of the tornado. The path was short but the wind speed was strong and peeled part of a metal roof off a barn, NWS said.

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NWS confirms two tornadoes in Charlotte area

The National Weather Service confirmed one tornado touched down in Gaston County and swept through Lincoln County. In Alexander County, another tornado touched down.

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Tornadoes confirmed in Lincoln, Gaston, Alexander counties

A weak tornado touched down over northern Gaston County and moved into Lincoln County, eventually crossing Lincolnton on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed.

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Tornado confirmed in Lincolnton Friday

People across the Carolinas are working to clean after storm damage Friday. In Lincolnton, a tree fell onto a jeep.

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Thousands without power in Carolinas after strong storms sweep through

Downed trees and power lines plus damaged homes and businesses were reported across the Charlotte area.

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Thousands without power in Carolinas after strong storms sweep through

Downed trees and power lines plus damaged homes and businesses were reported across the Charlotte area.

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Severe weather update, Friday 6 p.m.

A tornado watch for the Charlotte area remains in effect until 8 p.m.

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Severe weather update, Friday 4:30 p.m.

The Charlotte area is under a tornado watch until 5 p.m. as severe storms race across the Carolinas.

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LIST | Severe weather watches and warnings

A list of all active warnings and watches in the Charlotte area as storms move through the region.

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Understanding severe weather: What's a Marginal Risk, what's an Enhanced Risk?

When meteorologists refer to "slight risk" and "moderate risk" when talking about severe weather, what do those terms mean?

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Tornado Watches issued for Charlotte area ahead of severe thunderstorms

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5 p.m. for the Charlotte area ahead of a line of thunderstorms that could bring severe weather Friday afternoon.

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Heavy rain, damaging winds possible from severe thunderstorms

The Charlotte area will see heavy rain, gusty winds and the threat for tornadoes Friday from a large storm system that's moving across the Southeast. The entire area is under a Tornado Watch until 5 p.m. ET.

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10 A.M. FRIDAY SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado risk increases in Charlotte area

Areas along I-77 and east of Charlotte are under an extreme risk for damaging winds and a significant threat of tornadoes during Friday's severe weather event.

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Heavy rain, thunderstorms take down trees, cause problems on Charlotte-area roads

Trees and power lines were knocked down across the Charlotte area when strong winds and heavy rain fell on the Carolinas over the weekend.

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