Thunderstorm Wind in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2024 · Caldwell County, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Whitnel (35.8500, -81.5400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1186854. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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