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Weather Service confirms tornado hit near Selma

The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday that a tornado touched down near Selma late Tuesday.

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SELMA, N.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday that a tornado touched down near Selma late Tuesday.

The EF0 tornado had wind speeds of 65 to 75 mph and caused damage along a quarter-mile path that was 75 yards wide, officials said.

A barn was destroyed by the tornado, and a couple of other buildings along Old Beulah Road sustained damage, officials said.

No injuries were reported.

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