Thunderstorm Wind — Swain, North Carolina

2023-03-25 · near Bryson City, Swain, North Carolina

Event narrative

County comms reported multiple trees blown down on Lands Creek Rd north of Bryson City, with another tree blocking a road just WSW of town.

Wider weather episode

A weakening line of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina during the early morning hours in advance of a cold front. Isolated damaging wind gusts were reported across the mountains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090946. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.