Thunderstorm Wind — Clay, North Carolina

2023-03-03 · near Hayesville, Clay, North Carolina

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient produced high winds across much of East Tennessee and portions of southwest North Carolina through the day on March 3rd. During the afternoon, a line of showers and thunderstorms crossed the area, associated with a cold front. Numerous trees were blown down with the gradient winds and the thunderstorm winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.