Thunderstorm Wind — Cherokee, North Carolina

2024-05-23 · near Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina

Event narrative

A large tree was blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts at the intersection of two roads.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough coupled with a strong jet streak allowed for a severe thunderstorm to produce damaging winds and large hail in southwest North Carolina.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.