Thunderstorm Wind in Cherokee County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 23, 2024 · Cherokee County, North Carolina

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Andrews (35.2000, -83.8400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1178693. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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