A tornado survey conducted Tuesday confirms an EF-0 tornado caused wind damage in Martinsville on Monday. It remains cold. Warm coats needed through Thursday.

The dangerous storms developed quickly and gave people only minutes to act.

Strong storms moving through the Charlotte area triggered a tornado warning in nearby counties.

Severe thunderstorms are becoming likely for Monday; damaging wind gusts and tornadoes are the main threats.

A tornado warning has been issued for the following areas

The National Weather Service is expected to send a survey team to the area to determine whether a tornado actually formed and, if so, how strong it was.

A widespread severe weather outbreak is possible late Sunday and Monday. There is a significant risk of damaging winds and tornadoes in North Carolina

On Monday at 1:21 p.m. the NWS Raleigh NC issued a tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m. The watch is for Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Sampson, Warren, Wayne and Wilson counties.

Severe weather threatens Hampton Roads on Monday, as the National Weather Service warns of possible tornadoes and thunderstorms. Stay updated for safety guidance.

The NWS Wakefield VA issued an updated tornado watch at 6:54 p.m. on Monday in effect until 7 p.m. The watch is for Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.

With heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes expected across eastern North Carolina, emergency crews say they are preparing to respond to pote