Violent storms do damage north of Charlotte

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Violent storms do damage north of CharlotteViolent storms do damage north of CharlotteA handful of people were reported injured #xby violent storms that ripped the metalLinear actuatorroof off at least one building, damaged dozens of homes and knocked down countless trees in central North Carolina Sunday night, officials said.

National Weather Service meteorologist Gail Hartfield from the Raleigh office said there are initial reports of several injuries from the storms that blew through the Linwood area in southwestern Davidson County. She said 20 to 30 homes were damaged in High Point and a dispatcher in Thomasville said she had gotten a report of at least one home that caught on fire in that town.

Hundreds of lightning strikes have been reported,Energy saving bulbs, as well as high winds, hail and heavy rain. Tornado watches and warnings were issued throughout the night for several counties between Charlotte and Greensboro.

WCNC-TV reported that a resident of a mobile home parkLinear actuatorin the Belmont-Mount Holly area was taken to a hospital after suffering a heart attack. Hartfield said eyewitnesses have spotted several tornadoes, though none has been confirmed. She said the weather service would send out a team on Monday to investigate. Northern Georgia also was hit with heavy storms.

Duke Energy reported that about 11,000 people were without power as of 9:30 p.m.

The Charlotte Observer reported that much of the roof of the Parkdale Fiber Distribution Center in Belmont was blown off and ended up in trees, along with ribbons of yellow foam insulation. Trees were knocked down throughout the Belmont-Mount Holly area and elsewhere.

Mitch Carmichael told theLinear actuatornewspaper #xhe was in his mobile home when he felt the structure shake.
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