Thunderstorm Wind — Buncombe, North Carolina

2024-08-30 · near Weaverville, Buncombe, North Carolina

Event narrative

Non-NWS meteorologist reported several trees blown down in the Weaverville area.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina mountains during the early afternoon and moved out over the foothills during mid-afternoon. A few of the storms produced strong-to-damaging wind gusts and hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.