National Weather Service Confirms Two EF-1 Tornadoes – WCCB Charlotte’s CW

GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — The National Weather Service out of Greenville-Spartanburg has confirmed two separate EF-1 tornadoes.

The first tornado touched down at 3:00 PM and was on the ground for 21.99 miles, stretching from the north side of Polkville to Abel Road.

From the National Weather Service:
Polkville – Cherryville Tornado

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 21.99 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
TIME: 3:00 PM – 3:44 PM

The second tornado touched down near West Davidson Ave in Gastonia. It quickly crossed 321 near the I-85 interchange where it reached its peak intensity. The tornado lifted in Belmont near Oak Street in the Springwood Community.

From the National Weather Service:
Gastonia – Belmont Tornado

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 8.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 60 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

TIME: 3:40 PM – 3:50 PM