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LIVE BLOG: Tornado Warnings issues as severe storms move through area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We have never seen this multiple amount of tornado warnings
11:09 a.m. – Tornado sirens are sounding in Bessemer City
10:50 a.m. Brad Panovich says a confirmed tornado on radar is on the ground in south of Kings Mountain. If you live in the area take shelter now. Get as many walls around you as you can. “Those walls will block the debris,” Panovich said.
10:20 a.m.
School Districts announce early dismal for students and teachers as the threat for severe weather continues.
10:10 a.m.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Catawba and Lincoln Counties until 11:00 a.m.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Charlotte, Piedmont, and Foothills.
9:54: a.m.
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston Counties. Seek shelter immediately.
9:40 a.m.
Medic has responded to 15 crashes on Thursday morning between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Flooding becomes more significant and the heavy rain is becoming more frequent in Burke County.
9:00 a.m.
Creek in Icard is exceeding its banks. Culverts are starting to look like rapids in some spots. WCNC Charlotte will monitor this area for potential flooding.
A section of US-70 in Icard near Maple Lane Lake is already underwater and more water continues to spill into the road. Locals say the last time this road flooded was back in June.
7:00 a.m.
More than a thousand without power in northeast Charlotte. Duke Energy is sending a technician to restore power to these customers.
SEVERE WEATHER TIPS FROM BRAD PANOVICH