Thunderstorm Wind — Alexander, North Carolina

2024-08-18 · near Bethlehem, Alexander, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported several trees blown down along Highway 127 between Fellowship Church Rd and the Catawba County line.

Wider weather episode

Widely scattered thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina throughout the afternoon into the early evening. Several of the storms produced severe weather in the form of damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211388. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.