NC weather: Tornado Watch issued for much of central North Carolina as storms inch closer abc11.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc11.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
NOAA Storm Prediction Center
The powerful storm system that has prompted Tornado Watches over a wide area from east Texas to Alabama Wednesday afternoon and evening is expected to threaten the Palmetto State on Thursday.
The National Weather Service s Storm Prediction Center who is responsible for storm outlooks across the United States has assigned their highest rating, a level 5, for much of Mississippi and Alabama into Wednesday night. They have upgraded much of South Carolina to a level 4 on Thursday, which means atmospheric conditions are likely to be conducive for a regional outbreak of damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail.
Line Of Gusty Thunderstorms Are Likely To Swing Through The Sunshine State Thursday wuwf.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wuwf.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
North Carolina averages 28 tornadoes per year, unfortunately leading to generally around two fatalities each year, too. Sadly, already in 2020, three lives have been lost to a tornado back in February with a strong EF-3 tornado that touched down in Ocean Isle Beach. These tornadoes are most likely during the spring months, but they are also possible again during the fall.
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When severe weather becomes likely, the National Weather Service will issue either a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or a Tornado Watch. A Tornado Watch means that tornadoes are possible. During Tornado Watches, you should remain alert for approaching storms, watch the sky, and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio or television for additional information. A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar. When a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, you should take shelter immediately in the innermost room in your home.
Statewide Drill Wednesday Morning Reminds Residents To Prepare For Tornadoes southcarolinapublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from southcarolinapublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.