Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday in response to Tropical Depression Fred. He says this will activate the state's emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north.Β Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.Β