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Storm damage reported after possible tornado in Union County
Hundreds are without power after severe storms caused damage in Union County Wednesday.
WCNC Charlotte viewers have informed our newsroom about storm damage near Porter Ridge High School, which is in Indian Trail. Photos shared with Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich show downed trees and small buildings that experienced damage.
The storm snapped power poles and toppled power lines along Lawyers Road and Highway 106.
Around 8:30 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Union County. At the time, a severe thunderstorm, capable of producing a tornado, was moving through the area.
Storm investigators will examine the damage Wednesday to determine if a tornado touched down, and if so, how strong the tornado was.
WCNC meteorologists believe the winds could have been at least 90 mph at the time of the storm.
Read the full story at WCNC.com.