Wild day as strong storms, tornado cause damage across central NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Severe storms moving through central North Carolina caused significant damage across the viewing area.

At least one tornado touched down as warnings were issued for Person, Durham and Orange Counties on Friday afternoon

ABC11 meteorologists said a confirmed tornado touched down in Orange County near Mebane. Kirby Saunders, Director of Orange County Emergency Services, said homes were damaged in Mebane and part of a wall was torn away from the Gildan Mebane Distribution Center on East Washington Street.

Orange County officials later said three buildings were damaged in Mebane by heavy winds.

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