A strong band of storms sweeping across eastern North Carolina spawned a series of tornado warnings and officials said one twister may have touched down in Wilson County. There were no immediate reports of injuries or official reports of damage. The National Weather Service said it had indications a tornado touched down, but could not immediately confirm that.
Television stations reported that homes were damaged. A man identified as Walt Dixon told WRAL-TV that he saw five houses damaged and a barn in pieces. Dixon also said power lines had been brought down. A dispatcher at the Wilson County Sheriff's Office said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.
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