Thunderstorm Wind — Rutherford, North Carolina

2023-07-01 · near Uree, Rutherford, North Carolina

Event narrative

Law enforcement and public reported multiple trees blown down around Lake Lure, including on Buffalo Shoals Rd and Island Creek Rd.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina mountains and foothills during the afternoon. A few of the storms produced large hail and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1124995. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.