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Damage reported in Iredell and Alexander counties from possible tornadoes associated with Tropical Depression Fred. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tornado Warnings for Iredell and Alexander counties have been allowed to expire following storms that produced damage Tuesday midday. Around 11:30 a.m., law enforcement in Alexander County reported seeing a tornado on the ground along Old Mountain Road, which is located near the border of Alexander and Iredell county lines. Storm damage has been reported to houses…

Damage is reported from possible tornadoes associated with Tropical Depression Fred. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning continues for Iredell County until 1 p.m. Around 12:45 p.m., the possible tornado crossed Interstate 77 near mile marker 62. It is moving north at 25 mph and headed into portions of Wilkes and Yadkin counties, where the warning extends until 1:15 p.m. An earlier storm produced a likely tornado in portions of Alexander and Iredell counties.  Around…

Damage is reported from possible tornadoes associated with Tropical Depression Fred. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning continues for Iredell County until 1 p.m. Around 12:45 p.m., the possible tornado crossed Interstate 77 near mile marker 62. It is moving north at 25 mph and headed into portions of Wilkes and Yadkin counties, where the warning extends until 1:15 p.m. An earlier storm produced a likely tornado in portions of Alexander and Iredell counties.  Around…

Damage is reported from possible tornadoes associated with Tropical Depression Fred. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Numerous tornado warnings continue for Iredell and Alexander counties in North Carolina. A second Tornado Warning for Iredell County continues until 1 p.m. The possible tornado was crossing Interstate 77 near mile marker 62. It is moving north at 25 mph and headed into portions of Wilkes and Yadkin counties. A second Tornado Warning has also be issued for Alexander County….

A tornado on the ground is believed to have caused damage in Iredell and Alexander counties. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A second Tornado Warning has been issued for Iredell County until 12:45 p.m. Locations in the second warning include, but are not limited to, Harmony, Union Grave, Turnersburg, Olin, and Cool Springs. At 12:15 p.m. the possible tornado was located near Cool Springs and moving north at 25 mph. This is the second warning for Iredell…

A tornado on the ground is believed to have caused damage in Iredell and Alexander counties. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tornado is believed to be on the ground in Alexander County prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado Warning for Alexander and Wilkes counties in North Carolina. The Tornado Warning has been canceled for Iredell County. Around 11:30 a.m., law enforcement in Alexander County reported seeing a tornado on the ground along Old…

There is a high risk for flash flooding in the North Carolina mountains, where Fred could dump up to 10 inches of rain Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Iredell and Alexander counties in North Carolina.  Law enforcement in Alexander County report seeing a tornado on the ground along Old Mountain Road, which is located near the border of Alexander and Iredell county lines. The tornado is moving northwest at…

Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches of rain before the storm moved on. LES CAYES, Haiti — Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government’s response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake,…

Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches of rain before the storm moved on. LES CAYES, Haiti — Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government’s response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake,…

There is a high risk for flash flooding in the North Carolina mountains, where Fred could dump up to 10 inches of rain Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What’s left of Fred is unleashing significant rainfall across the Southeast, as well as the threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding.  Fred made landfall as a tropical storm along Florida’s panhandle Monday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Fred is now a tropical…

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:28 AM EDT August 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEK: Soaking rain and cooler temperatures will continue across the Carolinas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moves in from the Gulf of Mexico. Fred made landfall Monday afternoon with max sustained winds of 65 mph along the Florida…

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:15 AM EDT August 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEK: Soaking rain and cooler temperatures will continue across the Carolinas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moves in from the Gulf of Mexico. Fred made landfall Monday afternoon with max sustained winds of 65 mph along the Florida…