Thunderstorm Wind — Martin, North Carolina

2023-08-07 · near Oak City, Martin, North Carolina

Event narrative

Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Cooperative reported trees on powerlines on Red Oak Fork Rd. outside of Oak City. The time was based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorms broke out and moved south and east through Eastern NC during the evening hours. Many of these storms became severe and produced damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1130893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.