Thunderstorm Wind — Caldwell, North Carolina

2024-05-15 · near Whitnel, Caldwell, North Carolina

Event narrative

Utility equipment reported trees blown down on power lines in Cajah Mountain. Ham radio operators reported trees and power lines blown down along Horseshoe Bend Rd and Hickory Nut Ridge Rd in Cajah Mountain and along Dry Ponds Rd in Sawmills.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon along a frontal system. A few of the storms produced damaging wind gusts and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186854. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.