Thunderstorm Wind — Jackson, North Carolina

2021-12-29 · near Wilmot, Jackson, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported three trees blown down in northern Jackson County, including at Highway 74 and Bradley Branch Rd.

Wider weather episode

Ahead of a frontal zone, a line of heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms moved over western North Carolina during the evening of the 29th. The line produced gusty winds, with a small area of damaging winds reported in Jackson County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1000186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.