A tornado caused significant damage in Garner, with numerous trees toppled and other destruction reported.
This afternoon, the National Weather Service issued at least two tornado warnings in Wake County, specifically targeting its eastern and south-central regions beginning around 12:30 p.m.
The NWS has now verified a tornado touchdown in Garner, NC, located just south of Raleigh, as confirmed by radar data.
Now confirmed tornado just south of Raleigh, NC. The most rotation is over Garner, right now. Take shelter if in the area! pic.twitter.com/UspwuKEPfP
— Caitlin Connell (@CaitlinCOnTV) December 10, 2023
The damage from the tornado was severe, here are just a few of the clips that have already been posted.
Some of the damage done by a tornado today in Garner, NC. 📸 Colby Lane. #scwx #ncwx pic.twitter.com/FyJZ91y0NG
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) December 10, 2023
Significant home damage due to trees falling on houses here on the south side of Raleigh/Garner, North Carolina after a possible tornado this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/t7VYzokSr3
— Bryce Shelton (@BryceShelton01) December 10, 2023
Emergency crews are still out attempting to rescue trapped and injured individuals.
We will update this article as new information comes in.
