Thunderstorm Wind — Yancey, North Carolina

2023-03-25 · near Bald Mtn, Yancey, North Carolina

Event narrative

County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown down from the Wolf Laurel community, across Sconce Creek Rd, across Highway 19E, to Highway 197S.

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 1090948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.