Storm threat passes, with little damage in Charlotte area

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/04/12/3975513/severe-weather-forecast-for-late.html

A line of storms responsible for severe weather Thursday across parts of the South pushed east of Charlotte before daybreak Friday, ending the threat to the area.

The storms produced vivid lightning and briefly heavy rain overnight but caused little damage.

A notable exception was at the Abbey Place Apartments in south Charlotte, where a tree fell on a building late Thursday night. There were no injuries.

Wind damage was minimal in the region, apparently limited to portions of Catawba and Iredell counties.

A tornado watch which had been issued for Mecklenburg and nearby counties has expired. Another watch had been posted for counties east of Charlotte, but those counties also have been removed from the watch.

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