Thunderstorm Wind — Cherokee, North Carolina

2023-01-03 · near Coalville, Cherokee, North Carolina

Event narrative

A vehicle was struck by a falling tree near the intersection of Airport Road and Love Road. No injuries were reported after EMS visited the scene. There was an additional report of a tree and power line down in the county.

Wider weather episode

A line of showers and thunderstorms crossed East Tennessee and southwest North Carolina from west to east during the afternoon. Widespread wind damage was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070036. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.