Severe Thunderstorm Warning in 2 States As Tornado Threat Looms

Severe thunderstorm and tornado alerts have been issued across multiple states on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado watches for a number of counties in North and South Carolina.

Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings and watches are in effect in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland.

Why It Matters

Severe thunderstorms may cause power lines and trees to be blown down, and mobile homes and other buildings to be damaged, the NWS said.

The agency added that flying debris from deadly winds can be deadly, and urged people to stay away from windows.

"Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed," the NWS said.

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