Strong Wind in Lincoln, North Carolina

Strong Wind December 23, 2022 · Lincoln, North Carolina

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Strong winds developed from the west and northwest across the North Carolina Piedmont in the wake of an arctic cold front. Winds gusting from 40 to 45 mph, and occasionally as high as 50 mph resulted in a few downed trees and power lines, along with quite a few tree limbs. One tree fell on a home near Matthews in Mecklenburg County. Minor damage was also reported to multiple structures across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1071885. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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