Thunderstorm Wind — Wilkes, North Carolina

2024-08-03 · near Thurmond, Wilkes, North Carolina

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew portions of a tin roof and siding off a building then scattered the debris across the 1600 block of South Center Church Road. Additionally, in the same area, a power pole was blown over, and crops were damaged in a field. Damage values are estimated.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary front across western North Carolina, combined with

abundant moisture, helped to generate widespread showers and a few thunderstorms. A few of the thunderstorms increased to severe levels and produced damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208414. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.