REMEMBERING THE MARCH 28, 1984 CAROLINA’S TORNADO OUTBREAK

The date March 28, 1984 is a day that will stick out in the minds of many people who lived in North and South Carolina during the 80’s.  This day marks one of the worst Tornado outbreaks in North and South Carolina’s history.  There were a total of 24 tornadoes on that day with 7 of them being rated F4 which has wind speeds between 206-260 mph.  The storms on this day claimed the lives of 57 people with 1,248 injuries reported. Below are some of the photos taken that day as well as some of the data taken by NOAA.