Thunderstorm Wind — Pender, North Carolina

2023-08-10 · near Hampstead, Pender, North Carolina

Event narrative

Several large trees blown down in the Cross Creek subdivision. Trees have fallen through the roof of at least one home. A new power pole along NC-210 was snapped in half. Time estimated via radar.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance brought straight-line winds to the area. Convection intensified as it approached the coast with the early destabilization.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131310. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.