Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2022 · Washington County, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ten to 12 power poles were blown down, blocking Highway 99. The time was estimated based on radar data.

The wider storm

A long-duration severe thunderstorm event affect Eastern NC during the afternoon, and lingered well into the evening hours. Numerous reports of wind damage occurred, along with a couple tornado reports, and some large hail.

Began near Plymouth (35.8400, -76.7400).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF1 Craven County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1029949. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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