Damage seen across central North Carolina after tornado warnings for 5 hours

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Damage, torrential rains, and high winds were seen as tornado warnings were issued for about five hours throughout central North Carolina on Sunday.

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The first central North Carolina tornado warnings were issued around 10 a.m. with the last expiring around 3 p.m.

Damage was seen in Franklin County just west of Louisburg, with major damage in Fayetteville and high winds with heavy rain in north Raleigh.

In Wake County, the National Weather Service reported a tree down on a home in northeast Raleigh on Amber Bluffs Crescent. In north Raleigh, a doorbell camera caught the spin-up of the intense winds along with the heavy rains.

More damage was seen in Franklin County just west of Louisburg. Along N.C. 56 near Peach Orchard Road, many trees were down due to high winds.

A tornado was indicated in areas along the Wake County-Durham County line near Raleigh-Durham Airport, but no damage was reported. RDU initiated a ground stop for aircraft while the radar-indicated tornado was in the area.

Some damage was seen in Cumberland County, with significant high wind evidence along Skibo Road in Fayetteville at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Near the 1500 block of Skibo Road at least two vehicles, including a camper and a tractor-trailer, were flipped over at the two stores.

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Also in the same area of Fayetteville, the roof was damaged by high winds at the TownePlace Suites.

There were also reports that a person was injured and transported for medical help after the possible tornado in Fayetteville near Skibo Road.

Along the 4600 block of Bragg Boulevard, trees were down and a power pole was snapped at its base. There was roof damage at Bethel International in the same area of Bragg Boulevard.

Elsewhere in Cumberland County, wind damage was seen along Blanton Road in northeast Fayetteville. Trees were down along Blanton Road and fences were also blown down.

Earlier, there were radar damage reports in Chatham County near Jordan Lake. According to radar, wind damage was seen at Pea Ridge Road and Beaver Creek Road.

Later, authorities reported a tree fell on a home along Cass Holt Road just east of Shearon Harris Reservoir.

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