Thunderstorm Wind in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 7, 2024 · Wilkes County, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on US Highway 421 South.

The wider storm

A weak upper level disturbance moved across the region during the afternoon hours. Afternoon heating coupled with modest dew points resulted in building instability with steep lapse rates. Storms developed across the North Carolina Foothills and produced areas of wind damage and large hail.

Began near Windy Gap (36.1500, -81.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1181148. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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