Thunderstorm Wind — Polk, North Carolina

2023-07-01 · near Sunny View, Polk, North Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple sources reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across northern Polk County, from the Sunny View community to Mill Spring. One tree fell on a residence.

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 1124996. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.