Thunderstorm Wind — Avery, North Carolina

2023-07-02 · near Gragg, Avery, North Carolina

Event narrative

County comms reported a tent was blown over, with minor injuries to two people inside.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125012. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.