Full Notification

TORGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Cabarrus County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Southeastern Lincoln County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Northwestern Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Gaston County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 1000 AM EST.

* At 917 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southwest of Gastonia, or near South Gastonia, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Gastonia, South Gastonia, Lowell, and Ranlo around 920 AM EST. Mt Holly and Mcadenville around 930 AM EST. Huntersville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, and Ramsey Creek Park around 940 AM EST. Davidson around 950 AM EST. Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Lowesville, Crowders, Croft, and Lucia.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CABARRUS, NC ... GASTON, NC ... LINCOLN, NC ... MECKLENBURG, NC

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.