Thunderstorm Wind — Richmond, North Carolina

2024-04-12 · near Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina

Event narrative

Trees and powerlines were reported down along south and north Randolph St, as well as north Lee St and Rockingham Rd in the town of Rockingham.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level trough over the southern Appalachians pivoted across the Carolinas during the evening. This resulted in a band of showers and embedded storms across portions of central North Carolina. Numerous downed trees were reported as a result of strong downdrafts across the southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and southern Coastal Plain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1167961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.