Officials: Tornadoes touched down in Northampton, Guilford counties

Garysburg, N.C. — At least two confirmed tornadoes touched down in North Carolina on Thursday, and possibly more.

Emergency Director Tony Burnette shared with WRAL News photos of a tornado that touched down in Northampton County on Thursday.

According to Burnett, between four and six homes were damaged. One home is unlivable after the storm, but two others sustained extensive damage. A tree fell on a car with a family inside, but thankfully, the family was not injured.

The tornado touched down in the Garysburg area on Blythe Road, Burnett said.

The Red Cross is in the area assisting families.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was in the High Point area around 5 p.m. Thursday. According to reports, the tornado had maximum wind speeds of 85 mph and was on the ground for less than five minutes.

Some trees fell in the area.

In Orange County, a family reported significant damage falling Thursday’s storms, saying their backyard was covered in debris and a large truck overturned.

Emergency officials said at least three homes along Pentecost Road in the Cedar Grove area sustained damage, but no injuries were reported.

There were also reports of a tornado in Durham in the area of Neal Road and American Way, and several large trees fell in the area.