We explained this in a previous Ask the Meteorologist. Ironically enough, that storm happened in Johnston County too.
DORTCHES, N.C. (WTVD) -- Just a few months ago Barry Rehm's street in Dortches looked like a warzone. It was a terrifying experience for his wife, Chris, who was home alone when an EF-3 tornado tore ...
MIKE MOSS SAYS: Loutricia, Reliable (and reasonably accessible) records on tornado observances in the Fayetteville area reach back to about 1950, so I can't address what may have occurred before then.