Thunderstorm Wind — Burke, North Carolina

2023-07-29 · near Chesterfield, Burke, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator and spotter reported multiple trees and power lines blown down on roads in the Drexel area, including on Antioch Rd, at N Drexel Rd and Butler Rd, and on Settlemyre Rd.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong-to-severe thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina from east Tennessee during the late afternoon and evening. Isolated embedded cells produced locally damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.