Thunderstorm Wind in Lenoir County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind February 16, 2025 · Lenoir 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

Tri-County Electric COOP reports power outages due to trees and powerlines blown down near LaGrange along and near Highway 70.

The wider storm

A line of severe convective showers moved through Eastern NC during the mid to late morning, exiting the Outer Banks early in the afternoon. Though no lightning occurred, severe convective winds gusted to 60 mph or greater, producing sporadic to at times widespread tree damage and power outages.

Began near Mays Store (35.2900, -77.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1229311. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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