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Risk increasing for NC to see severe storms, tornadoes on Christmas Eve

Central and eastern North Carolina won’t have snow for Christmas, but residents will need to be weather aware. The National Weather Service is calling for gusty winds, thunderstorms – some of which could be severe – and even some tornadoes.