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At least 5 tornadoes strike Central NC, uprooting trees and damaging homes in northeast Raleigh
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Key Points:
- At least five confirmed tornadoes struck Central North Carolina on Sunday, causing damage in parts of Raleigh, Fayetteville, and surrounding counties, with several dozen buildings damaged or destroyed.
- The storms were remnants of Isaias, with tornadoes reported from around noon to mid-afternoon; the National Weather Service is investigating additional possible tornado touchdowns.
- Northeast Raleigh was among the hardest-hit areas, with residents reporting downed trees, damaged homes, and intense winds lasting about a minute.
- Fayetteville experienced vehicle damage and structural harm, including a Sam's Club parking lot and a Marriott hotel losing part of its roof.
- State and local emergency teams are transitioning from response to damage assessment and coordination with federal partners, while power outages remain limited to about 2,000 customers mainly in Vance and Cumberland counties.
