Thunderstorm Wind — Hyde, North Carolina

2025-02-16 · near Scranton, Hyde, North Carolina

Event narrative

Tideland EMC Electric COOP reports widespread power outages across Western Hyde County due to trees blown down on powerlines.

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 1229321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.