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Tornado Warning in effect for Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell counties until 9 p.m.

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Avery, Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell counties until 9 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Burke, Catawba, Caldwell and Lincoln counties until 8:30 p.m.
WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking the latest as the threat moves through the area.
If you are in these areas, get to a safe space in an interior room far from windows. Make sure you have a way to hear weather updates, whether it’s from a mobile device, a turned-up television, or radio.