Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, North Carolina

2022-06-03 · near Wenona, Washington, North Carolina

Event narrative

A damage survey found evidence of a microburst due to a severe thunderstorm. Several large tree limbs were snapped, and a few trees blown down, including one that fell on a pickup truck. Extensive crop damage was found in the area as well.

Wider weather episode

A weak cool front dropped into Northeastern NC during the afternoon hours. Supercell thunderstorms developed along the front and became severe, producing both large hail and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1018938. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.