Does Charlotte, NC get tornadoes?

Yes, Charlotte is in Dixie Alley's eastern extension, and significant tornadoes have struck the metro, including a March 2012 EF2 tornado.

Why do ice storms cause so much trouble in Charlotte?

Charlotte frequently receives freezing rain rather than snow in winter storms, and even half an inch of ice can paralyze a city without plows or de-icing infrastructure. The February 2014 ice storm stranded motorists on I-85 overnight.

What is Charlotte, North Carolina's record low temperature?

Charlotte's record low is minus 5°F, recorded in 1985.

What is Charlotte, North Carolina's record high temperature?

Charlotte's record high is 104°F.

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