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UPDATES:
Tornado warnings have expired.
TORNADO WATCHES:
Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Anson, Stanly, Richmond, Union until 11 p.m.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS:
Stanly, Anson, Richmond until 9 p.m.
FORECAST:
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and early evening.
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Some of the storms may produce heavy rainfall, possibly leading to isolated flooding. Isolated severe storms are also possible this afternoon and early evening, with damaging winds being main threat.
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However, an isolated, brief tornado cannot be entirely ruled out this afternoon, especially over the North Carolina Piedmont near the I-77 corridor. Gusty non-thunderstorm winds will continue through late tonight.
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