CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tornado warnings were posted for parts of North Carolina as the storm system that spawned violent weather across the South began to affect the state.
Cumberland County emergency officials are investigating reports of a tornado in the eastern part of the county Tuesday. Emergency Services Director Randy Beeman said law enforcement was dispatched to the area of Stedman and Autryville.
Beeman said trees were toppled and there has been structural damage but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
The National Weather Service reported that a tornado briefly touched down in Craven County, but there were no reports of damages or injuries.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of central and eastern North Carolina until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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