Isaias Brings Tornado Warnings, Heavy Rain and Damage to the Cary Area

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias moved across central North Carolina Sunday, producing multiple tornado warnings and reports of tornadoes throughout the region.

One of the closest calls came shortly after noon. At 12:06 p.m., the National Weather Service said a confirmed tornado was located about nine miles east of Pittsboro, moving northeast toward western Wake County.

The warning specifically listed Cary, Apex, Carpenter and Jordan Lake among the areas potentially impacted. A few minutes later, another tornado warning was issued for a storm located about nine miles west of Cary and moving northeast toward Wake and Durham counties.

Tornado watches in Wake during hurricane season are normal, but tornado warnings are more rare. At least seven tornadoes were confirmed.

There were reports of damage to cars, buildings and trees from the storm, but luckily no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Additional reading: National Weather Service warning information · WRAL