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Tornado Watch Issued For Mecklenburg County

A tornado watch has been issued for the piedmont region of North Carolina, including Mecklenburg County, until 10 p.m.

DAVIDSON, NC -- A tornado watch has been issued for Mecklenburg County for Friday, Sept. 1, until 10 p.m.

“There is also a lingering heavy rain threat, and isolated flash flooding will be possible in any areas repeatedly affected by thunderstorms,” the National Weather Service said Friday.

The Charlotte region began to feel the remnants of Harvey Thursday evening, ushering in periods of heavy rains and possibly severe storms. Rainy conditions are expected to move out, however, by Labor Day. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news in Davidson — or other neighborhoods. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

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