Thunderstorm Wind — Alexander, North Carolina

2023-08-27 · near Millersville, Alexander, North Carolina

Event narrative

County comms reported at least two trees blown down in the vicinity of Highway 16 across southern Alexander County.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms and storm clusters developed across western North Carolina throughout the afternoon into the evening. Some storms produced brief damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.