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Why a 15% chance of tornadoes is considered high | Connect the Dots

A 10% probability for tornadoes in the Charlotte area might seem low, but historically speaking, that’s significantly higher than usual during storms.

Tornado threat

Along with the high risk comes a 10-15% chance of seeing a tornado in Charlotte and communities south and east. These percentages are very high for the Carolinas.

The probability remains at 10% north and west of Charlotte…into the Foothills and the western North Carolina mountains.

Even the highest elevations, such as Boone and Blowing Rock, still have a 5% chance of seeing a tornado.

By comparison, a typical day has a tornado probability that is a fraction of a single percent. #WakeUpCLT #NCwx #CLTwx

FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/severe-weather-forecast-threat-charlotte-north-carolina-south-carolina-tornado-wind-damage-hail/275-1458b9d0-64bb-42f8-885f-6c65c2aa48ab