‘Rare’ EF3 tornado hits North Carolina, causing injuries and damaging Pfizer facility

DORTCHES, N.C. (WNCN) — A confirmed tornado touched down in northeastern North Carolina Wednesday afternoon, leaving multiple injured and damaging a Pfizer facility. The tornado touched down northeast of Rocky Mount shortly after 12:30 p.m. local time. Based on initial storm surveys, the National Weather Service tells Nexstar’s WNCN that winds of up to 150 mph were reached, giving the tornado a rare EF3 rating. Officials say the area sees tornadoes of that strength only every few years. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a severe storm capable...