Tornado touches down in North Carolina

EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina amid storms, officials say
An EF-1 tornado likely touched down in Union County, North Carolina on Wednesday as severe storms moved through, officials report. The National Weather Service was out in Union County on Wednesday, March 5 to assess storm damage following reports of a possible tornado earlier in the day.
EF-1 tornado touches down in Union County with wind speeds of 90 mph
The fast-moving storm produced the tornado that packed 90 mph winds and traveled about 2.2 miles. It touched down at about 8:30 a.m. and was on the ground for about 3 minutes, the NWS said at a news briefing on Wednesday afternoon.
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EF-1 tornado touches down in Union County, damaging buildings and powerlines
An EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 miles per hour spun up near Unionville, North Carolina as storms pounded the area Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and power poles and threatening nearby schools just as students arrived for class.
Union County officials assess storm damage after tornado
"It's kind of shocking," one resident told Channel 9, adding that he's never witnessed anything like Wednesday's storm firsthand.
Live stream: Union County officials to provide update on storm damage
Union County officials were set to provide an update Wednesday on damage following a severe storm that rolled through the Unionville area in the morning. The storm hit on Wednesday, March 5, and officials planned to discuss recovery efforts and safety information for residents.
Tornado Sweeps Through Union County, Bringing Down Trees And Power Lines
A resident of Union County experienced a brief tornado that lasted approximately 15 seconds and caused significant damage to trees and power lines on his property. When the tornado struck, the man's family was able to stay safe by taking shelter in the staircase.
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