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Strong storms moved through our area, prompting tornado and flash flood warnings. Our expert team of meteorologists were tracking a line of severe weather that’s toppled trees, torn off roofs and flooded roads.

The National Weather Service is on its way to our area to figure out if tornados touched down and caused all the damage.

While the rain later slowed down, the threats did not. The big concern late Thursday night and into Friday is flooding in our rivers and creeks. Several school districts canceled or delayed classes Friday.

The storms killed at least two people in our area.

Thursday’s severe storm warning and watch updates:

Flash flood warning for Mecklenburg and Union counties until 1 a.m. Friday.
Flash flood warning for Gastonia, Mount Holly and Belmont until 1 a.m. Friday
Flash flood warning for Chester and York counties until 1 a.m. Friday.
Flash flood warning for Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties until 8:45 p.m.
Flash flood warning for Anson, Richmond and Stanly counties until 7 p.m.
Flash flood warning for Chester and York counties until 7 p.m.
Flash flood warning for Mecklenburg and Union counties until 7 p.m.
Areal flood warning for Cabarrus County until 1:45 a.m. Friday
Areal flood warning for Rowan County until 11:00 p.m.
Areal flood warning for Burke and Caldwell counties until 7:15 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Chesterfield County until 5:45 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Chesterfield and Lancaster counties until 4:45 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Anson, Richmond and Stanly counties until 4:15 p.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Rowan County until 11:30 a.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Cleveland County until 11:45 a.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Gaston and Mecklenburg counties until noon.
Tornado warning was issued for Cabarrus and Rowan counties until 12:15 p.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Stanly County until 1:15 p.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Mecklenburg and Union counties until 12:45 p.m.
Tornado warning was issued for Cabarrus County until 1 p.m.
A confirmed tornado was reported east of Kings Mountain in Gaston County around 11 a.m.
A confirmed tornado was reported in Kannapolis around 11:45 a.m.

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Severe weather viewer photo Severe weather damage in Matthews (John Paul)

STORM COVERAGE:

TRACKING: Widespread damage after tornado warnings across our area TRACKING: Widespread damage after tornado warnings across our area

REAL-TIME SOCIAL MEDIA WEATHER UPDATES:

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— City of Concord Fire Department (@ConcordNCFire) February 7, 2020

Traffic signals remain out at:
- John St. and Trade St.
- Highway 51 and Sardis
- Highway 51 and Fullwood
- Highway 51 and Sam Newell
- Highway 51 at Independence Pt. Parkway
- Highway 51 at Paces Ave. (near Novant Hospital)

Remember intersections w/o signal are 4-way stops.
— Town of Matthews (@townofmatthews) February 7, 2020

Power outage safety: be cautious of carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a gas stovetop or oven to heat your home. Generators, camp stoves, or charcoal grills should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows. pic.twitter.com/4IaRkrcdEQ
— Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management (@CharMeckEM) February 7, 2020

BREAKING: Gaston County Emergency Management is calling for a voluntary evacuation of portions of the towns of Cramerton, Lowell and McAdenville along the South Fork River in anticipation of flooding from Thursday’s storm. https://t.co/lDoz5V0aZR
— WSOCTV (@wsoctv) February 6, 2020

Read the full story here.

Iredell County has declared a State of Emergency due to heavy rains, strong storms and flooding. The Town of Mooresville...
Posted by Town of Mooresville NC on Thursday, February 6, 2020

Picture from the scene. *ROAD CLOSURE* McIllwaine Road (between Journeys End Trail & Beatties Ford Road) is closed due to flooding. DO NOT attempt to cross this moving water. #TurnAroundDontDrown #CLTwx #CLTtraffic pic.twitter.com/HtyBZi05wU
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) February 6, 2020

Areal Flood Warning for Rowan County in NC until 11:00pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Areal Flood Warning for Cabarrus County in NC until 1:45am Friday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chesterfield County in SC until 5:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Flash Flood Warning for Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln County in NC until 8:45pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chesterfield and Lancaster County in SC until 4:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

[1/2] Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management in partnership with the American Red Cross, is activating two emergency shelter locations today in response to severe weather.
— Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management (@CharMeckEM) February 6, 2020

Flash Flood Warning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly County in NC until 7:00pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly County in NC until 4:15pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Sad to report this. A driver was killed by a falling tree in York County this afternoon. It happened just after noon on Pleasant Road north of Fort Mill. Troopers say there were no other cars involved or any passengers. No ID on the driver yet.
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Read the full story here.

Our Station 1, is working a water rescue, car into the water, I-77 SB at the Mt Holly-Huntersville Road overpass, active rescue in progress, Use caution & YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic #CLTwx
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) February 6, 2020

Weather is continuing to make traveling unsafe. We have trees and lines down on Black Street. If you are out, be careful and avoid flooded areas, down power lines, and trees. pic.twitter.com/klprwhd9TH
— Rock Hill PD (@rockhillpd) February 6, 2020

Mecklenburg County is under a Tornado Watch until 5 p.m. this evening. Be sure to give your self some extra time during your afternoon commute and allow emergency personnel to assist others. #SlowDownMoveOver pic.twitter.com/gEbuAqHXa4
— CMPD News (@CMPD) February 6, 2020

Concord councilman Terry Crawford just sent me these pics of Dorton Park...now under water. @WSOCWeather @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/ClQAth9lYI
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

⚠️Important Updates Resulting From Severe Weather⚠️

1,364 electric costumers are without power. Our Electric Dept. is working diligently to restore as quickly as possible.

Current Rd. Closures: follow @ConcordNCPolice

*Les Myers Park will be closed the remainder of the day ** pic.twitter.com/arXDDTsakl
— City of Concord (@ConcordNCgov) February 6, 2020

3 cars crushed when a huge tree fell on Park Ave in Rock Hill. No one hurt but they sure heard it fall. Power out as well. pic.twitter.com/EstGrpQg2G
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Susanna Black is live along Old Concord Salisbury Road where several homes are damaged
Posted by WSOC-TV on Thursday, February 6, 2020

FLOODING in South #Charlotte off Sardis Ln. where Valleybrook Rd. is impassable according to a viewer who sent me this photo. ⁦@wsoctv⁩ ⁦@WSOCWeather⁩ pic.twitter.com/Sc3VUcwkV9
— Blaine Tolison (@BTolisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

There are NO MORE tornado warnings in our area. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

ALERT: Check out N. Tryon St. right in front@of the @wsoctv studios near w. 24th St. Careful out there! #cltraffic #clttraffic #clt pic.twitter.com/pWu3OCSCNZ
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) February 6, 2020

Picture from the I-77 incident. Truck will remain on scene for a bit. No need to report. We have cleared from the scene. Use caution & YIELD to responding units #MoveOver #CLTtraffic #CLTwx pic.twitter.com/48jaKDoHnj
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) February 6, 2020

Just confirmed this tree has been cleared up off Lincoln Rd in York. Please be careful. Try to stay off the roads if you can. #Traffic #YCSONEWS #YOCONEWS #YOCOWX #SCWX pic.twitter.com/o28CoT3gpL
— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) February 6, 2020

.@SUdelsonWSOC9 says we will be seeing the threats switch from winds and tornadoes to flooding.
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

We have had a tornado touch down near Lane St. & I-85 Exit. There are no injuries reported but some minimum property damage has occurred and power lines are down in this area. Please avoid this area.
— Kannapolis, NC (@Kannapolis) February 6, 2020

Read the full story here.

⚠️NEW Update⚠️
CCS and @CabarrusCounty are back under a tornado warning and are continuing safety precautions.

For the safety of our students, we will remain on a regular schedule this afternoon. All activities cancelled, KIDS:PLUS program closed. 👉https://t.co/yza524rKdE pic.twitter.com/vbP2rcWaDe
— Cabarrus Co. Schools (@CabCoSchools) February 6, 2020

NEW: Flooding on Myrtle Hill Lane in Lincolnton. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/vR1AlSZFiZ
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

UPDATE photos of broken railroad crossing arms in downtown Matthews on Trade. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/WMGP6CWYve
— Blaine Tolison (@BTolisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

New tornado warning until 1:15pm for Stanly Co.@SUdelsonWSOC9 is tracking 2 signs of rotation.
Flint Ridge Rd
Near Red Cross/ Frog Pond
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Kannapolis officials confirm there was a tornado that touched down on Lane Street in Kannapolis https://t.co/vCH3RSOOR5
— Susanna Black (@SusannaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

BREAKING: Serious wind in Matthews where there’s a tornado warning. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather Seeing some minor damage, including broken railroad crossing arms on Trade St. pic.twitter.com/HSKqoTwyBa
— Blaine Tolison (@BTolisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

NOW: Lincoln County getting reports of flooded roads. Gina Esposito is live off Hunter-Rhyne Crabtree Road:
Posted by WSOC-TV on Thursday, February 6, 2020

Catawba County has also declared a state of emergency. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/G52dJzFQGJ
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly County in NC until 1:30pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Cabarrus County in NC until 1:00pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Heckle Blvd in Rock Hill. Very heavy rain now. pic.twitter.com/BQOltcKKlW
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

The current tornado warnings for UNC Charlotte Main Campus and Center City have been cleared by the National Weather Service, and you are free to leave your seek shelter location. (1/3)
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) February 6, 2020

JUST IN: water flooding the side of the road & a tree down near Lincoln Rd. @ Jim McCarter Rd. Please stay off the roads if you can. #TRAFFIC #TurnAroundDontDrown #YCSONEWS #YOCONEWS #YOCOWX #SCWX pic.twitter.com/3IhAPMaRjp
— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) February 6, 2020

.@wsoctv Tornado warning affecting uptown...NASCAR Hall of Fame moving people into theater area for safety. pic.twitter.com/HcDeQlBbcg
— Sean (@SeanWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Crazy rain uptown pic.twitter.com/diN5XTnBP7
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

First damage we’re seeing on Lane Street @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/EB2cCYiKBb
— Susanna Black (@SusannaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

.@SUdelsonWSOC9 is seeing signs of debris in the air near Beverly Woods & Quail Hollow.
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

UPTOWN! pic.twitter.com/U7NlJls4ei
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for York County, SC - The National Weather Service in has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for York County until 12:45pm. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. pic.twitter.com/yyALFUYWLR
— York County OEM (@YorkCountyOEM) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Mecklenburg and Union County in NC until 12:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

NEW: Water on Hunter-Rhyne Crabtree Rd at Reed Creek in Lincoln County. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/eKZ80tj6Pz
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

I’m also told there are trees down and roofs damaged on Lumber Lane off old concord in Salisbury and Pless Rd. in Mt. Pleasant
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lancaster County in SC until 12:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Weather Update: Due to potential severe weather this afternoon, all after school activities are cancelled. The UCPS After School Program will close at 6:00. @AGHoulihan
— Union County Schools (@UCPS_MonroeNC) February 6, 2020

🚨 The Tornado Warning is still in effect! Please continue to stay inside, seek shelter and stay away from windows. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/X2k2jp3siO
— Meck Sheriff (@MeckSheriff) February 6, 2020

Heavy rain on 85 heading north near exit 58 for Concord/Kannapolis @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/Sg8mwo2cG7
— Susanna Black (@SusannaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

.@NinerAlerts continues to sound it’s sirens, which radiate to the surrounding University City Community. https://t.co/o93iy1Pzxv pic.twitter.com/GZuZ5XYtE0
— Jacob Baum (@JacobBaum_) February 6, 2020

#BreakingNews Cabarrus Co. Sheriff tells me roof was torn off at least one home near Lane St & 85. No injuries so far. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for York County in SC until 12:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union County in NC until 12:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

There are a lot of downed trees/power lines throughout town. Please use caution if you are out and about! #TornadoWarning #HuntersvillePD
— Huntersville Police (@HPDNC) February 6, 2020

City under an angry sky… But uptown dodge is the worst of it so far… pic.twitter.com/yy3ve4oVQX
— Mark Becker (@MarkBeckerWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Stanly County in NC until 12:30pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Stanly County in NC until 12:45pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

CONFIRMED:

TORNADO ON GROUND IN KANNAPOLIS
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

A look at Uptown Charlotte right now pic.twitter.com/gGt2sthXlz
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Cabarrus and Rowan County in NC until 12:15pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

The rain, thunder and lightning are in full force at South Rowan High School. Parents are waiting in the parking lot as the students wait in a safe place for the tornado warning to be lifted. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/CixEO6AD2O
— Anthony Kustura (@AnthonyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Lots of traffic lights out in the Prosperity area @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/3RjcqF2U2q
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Areas of concern——> @SUdelsonWSOC9 is in now, updating us on tornado warnings, some parts are dropping off now but much of the area is seeing impacts—-> pic.twitter.com/hQGfIfAhDE
— Brittney Johnson (@BrittneyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Pouring in north Charlotte on I-77 @wsoctv @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/FNUu1sPOoJ
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Cabarrus, Gaston, and Mecklenburg County in NC until 12:00pm.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

STRONGEST WINDS HITTING NEAR AIRPORT AND WEST MECK HS pic.twitter.com/Ca6XTxK1jc
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

#breakingnews
CONFIRMED TORNADO in Belmont, NC. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

NinerAlert: Tornado Warning until 11:45 AM. Continue to shelter. For medical emergency, call PPS at 704-687-2200 or 911.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) February 6, 2020

NinerAlert: Tornado Warning - Center City - Seek Shelter Now! @unccharlotte
Tornado Warning issued February 6 at 11:04AM EST until February 6 at 11:45AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) February 6, 2020

Please take appropriate action to keep yourself safe. https://t.co/bGO4zrBHdE
— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for York County, SC - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45am.HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. IMPACT...Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned area. Seek shelter inside an interior room. pic.twitter.com/KrGyzLxmJr
— York County OEM (@YorkCountyOEM) February 6, 2020

TORNADO WARNING: Shelter in place away from windows. The FAA has evacuated the tower.
— CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) February 6, 2020

.@JohnAhrensWSOC9 says tornado warning is in effect for #CLT until 11:45am. This includes Concord & Cabarrus Co. A tornado has been confirmed by our @WSOCWeather radar and the human eye in Gaston Co.
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

#NOW National Weather Service #TornadoWarning for Charlotte, Gastonia, Huntersville, Concord.
Tornado, observed.

Seek shelter now.

Areas of concern: pic.twitter.com/aciulpjUEI
— Genevieve Curtis (@GenevieveWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Residents in an apt. complex in Hickory near a sink hole on 12th Ave SE are being evacuated. https://t.co/D71wcP9HI5
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

We currently have more than 1,000 members without power in Catawba County as wind, rain and nasty weather has moved into our area. Wind & storms are expected all day today & we are monitoring the situation closely. We will be responding to outages as quickly & safely as possible. pic.twitter.com/y8BR4CsLuF
— EnergyUnited (@EnergyUnitedEMC) February 6, 2020

#BreakingNews @JohnAhrensWSOC9 says storm is moving through Gaston Co. Tornado warning has been issued. People near Mountain Island Lake, Mount Holly & University City need to prepare NOW! @wsoctv @WSOCWeather
— Allison Latos (@AllisonWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning including Charlotte NC, Concord NC, Gastonia NC until 11:45 AM EST pic.twitter.com/ilJm4EUT3o
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) February 6, 2020

MECKLENBURG TORNADO WARNING pic.twitter.com/YJPTRkbNi3
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Early dismissals have already started for the Rowan-Salisbury School District. We’ve seen a few school busses and sheriff’s deputies out on the roads. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/KAGqm9H9xB
— Anthony Kustura (@AnthonyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Cabarrus, Gaston, and Mecklenburg County in NC until 11:45am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

HUGE JUMP IN OUTAGES: pic.twitter.com/JGkr9bnn0Q
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

AREA OF CONCERN pic.twitter.com/nooTice1Jf
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

CONFIRMED:

TORNADO IN GASTON COUNTY

11 MILES WEST OF GASTONIA
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Looks like two waterfalls at North Lincoln High Schools. @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/E1EjgGZ8PA
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Cleveland and Gaston County in NC until 11:45am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

JUST IN:

Catholic Schools now dismissing early in Meck. Co. https://t.co/cFCTFPkrnI
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Heads up! Mooresville schools are now closing early too, reports of flooding in the county. Live updates now on @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/HulL8xXOhr
— Brittney Johnson (@BrittneyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Rowan County in NC until 11:30am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for York County in SC until 11:45am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Mecklenburg County in NC until 11:45am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Areal Flood Warning for Ashe and Watauga County in NC until 10:30pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Iredell and Rowan County in NC until 11:30am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Starting to see some flooding in Lincolnton. Heavy rain + lightning. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/WubnRgHr0b
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Flash Flood Warning for Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln County in NC until 4:45pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Rowan-Salisbury school district: Started dismissing schools a few minutes ago for schools with a 2:30 pm regular dismissal. 11:30 am for schools that have a 3:30 pm regular dismissal. Since they share buses, they can’t dismiss all schools at the same time. @wsoctv
— Anthony Kustura (@AnthonyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Chester county schools are also dismissing early. Elementary at 11:30. Middle at 12:15 and high schools at 12:30
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Just south of Lincolnton — seeing dark clouds & lightning. @wsoctv @WSOCWeather pic.twitter.com/KN0i9UCS6i
— Gina Esposito (@GinaWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Due to the NWS's prediction of heavy rains, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes, CCS will be dismissing students early today in advance of the worst of the weather. No QUEST this afternoon.

🚌Middle/High Schools - Dismiss @ 12:15 PM
🚌Elementary - Dismiss @ 1:00 PM pic.twitter.com/0mCKH9zTxc
— Catawba Schools (@catawbaschools) February 6, 2020

Long line of parents outside Indian Land elementary school. School dismissing at 10:30. Parents are frustrated but understanding. pic.twitter.com/jSfDqYNKuR
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

A #TornadoWatch is in effect for our area until 5pm. Please watch closely for changing weather conditions & take appropriate measures. #CLTwx #WatchOnly pic.twitter.com/If1Ai8874P
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) February 6, 2020

Flash Flood Warning for Burke and Caldwell County in NC until 3:15pm Thursday.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Schools are closing across the area due to wx, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Rowan-Salisbury, Caldwell.
Watch @wsoctv: https://t.co/dyMp3CS3J8 pic.twitter.com/eals0pqylk
— Brittney Johnson (@BrittneyWSOC9) February 6, 2020

A Tornado watch has been issued for Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas from 10:10 a.m. on February 6th until 05:00 p.m. February 6th. Please remain alert and monitor local media channels. #CMEMO #NWS
— Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management (@CharMeckEM) February 6, 2020

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina until 5 PM EST pic.twitter.com/qYuE02lmjr
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) February 6, 2020

A look at where rotation was detected. pic.twitter.com/YhxdyFNMbC
— John Paul (@JPaulWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Tornado Warning for Catawba and Lincoln County in NC until 11:00am.
— WSOCWeather (@WSOCWeather) February 6, 2020

Breaking. Just got the call from Rock Hill schools. Schools out early. Elementary at 11:30. Middle at 11:45 and high school at noon.
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) February 6, 2020

Rock Hill Schools will be closing early today. Please see additional info: https://t.co/711qf3EHwH
— Rock Hill Schools (@RockHillSchools) February 6, 2020

Rowan-Salisbury Schools will dismiss 4 hours early today, Feb. 6, due to flash flood warning. All after-school activities are cancelled as well. pic.twitter.com/Snx1qIlDJD
— City of Salisbury (@CitySalisburyNC) February 6, 2020

Alexander County Schools will dismiss students at 10 a.m. due to concerns of potential flooding in certain areas of the county. Lunch will not be served. Buses will run as soon as drivers are in place. Afterschool care will remain open until 11 am. Workday for staff.
— Alexander Co Schools (@AC_Schools) February 6, 2020