The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Davie County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…
Northern Rowan County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…

* Until 1130 AM EST.

* At 1047 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 12 miles west of Salisbury, or near Cleveland,
moving east at 60 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…
Salisbury, Spencer and Cooleemee around 1100 AM EST.
High Rock Lake around 1110 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Mount
Ulla, Woodleaf and Piedmont Research Station.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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 Greenville-Spartanburg 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.