Thunderstorm Wind — Pitt, North Carolina

2025-02-16 · near Frog Level, Pitt, North Carolina

Event narrative

Powerlines were blown down along Highway 13.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229315. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.