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There is no way of predicting when the next tornado will strike in any area. Short range forecasts can state that tornadoes are possible or probably across a region up to a few days in advance. As of November 6, 2015 there does not appear to be any risk of tornadoes in North Carolina in the next few days.
What else can I help you with?
When will a tornado hit Benson NC?
It is impossible to make such predictions.
Was there a tornado in Murphy NC on March 2 2012?
On Friday. March 2, 2012, there was damage to some buildings especially large damage to an Ingles supermarket from a confirmed EF2 tornado.
Do tornadoes come to Highpoint NC?
Yes. High point was hit by an F1 tornado in 1957 and an EF3 tornado in 2010.
Did goodyear plant in fayetteville nc get hit by tornado?
yes, Apr 16 2011
Was there a tornado in Murphy NC?
Yes, there was a tornado in Murphy, North Carolina on April 27, 2011. The tornado was rated an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated peak winds of 125 mph. It caused significant damage to homes and businesses in the area.
Will a tornado watch likely be issued for western NC this evening and tonight April 29th 2014?
Probably not. Tornado activity for April 29 appears to be winding down for the night. However, tornadoes are still possible on April 30.
What was the name of the hurricane or tornado that went through Clemmons NC in 1998 you think it was in May?
Tornadoes are not given names, and a quick search doesn't come up with any significant tornadoes in that area at that time. There were no tropical systems in May of 1998, but in August Bonnie did hit the coast of North Carolina, influencing areas much further inland such as Clemmons in the process.
Where were the last tornadoes to appear?
As of December 11, 2013 the last known tornadoes were in Florida and North Carolina on November 26. The Florida tornado was an EF1 while the one in NC was an EF2.
Would a tornado watch or severe thunderstorm watch be issued for western NC tomorrow April 29th 2014?
There is a good chance that one or both could be issued, given the outlook.
How high is the tornado threat for Western NC on Tuesday Oct 14th 2014?
Tornado risk level is not given on day 2 outlooks. However, given the mention of tornadoes and the level of risk for general severe weather in the area, parts of western North Carolina may fall in the 5% area.
Why are tornado watches issued in Western NC in months like October December or January when these months have no real tornado threat?
Tornado watches are issued based on the conditions that are present at the given time or forecast for the near future, regardless of what general monthly trends might be. Weather does weird things sometimes. To say that there is no real threat is not really true either, as western North Carolina has had tornadoes in all of these months.
What was the recent tornado that hit in North Carolina?
Most of the tornadoes that hit North Carolina are spawned by supercells, much like the ones on the plains. As with all areas, most of the tornadoes in NC are weak, but the state has had tornadoes rated as high as F4 on the Fujita scale. NC occasionally experiences hurricane-spawned tornadoes, which are generally not as strong as supercell tornadoes.
