Thunderstorm Wind — Gaston, North Carolina

2024-04-11 · near Stanley, Gaston, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported a tree blown down on a structure on Chestnut St.

Wider weather episode

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms and small lines of storms developed across western North Carolina ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening. Multiple strong to severe storms developed, producing one tornado and several areas of damaging straight line winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1175261. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.