Thunderstorm Wind in Martin County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind July 3, 2023 · Martin County, North Carolina

81 mph

Estimated gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A NWS Storm Survey found evidence consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 90 mph in the Smithwick area of southeast Martin County. Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were damaged, uprooted, or snapped, and several structures were damaged, along with significant crop damage.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the afternoon hours, several of which became severe and produced damaging straight-line winds of 70 to 90 mph.

Began near Bear Grass (35.7400, -77.0600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1117494. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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