High Wind — Watauga, North Carolina

2025-01-01 · Watauga, North Carolina

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 58 MPH, 60 MPH, and 62 MPH were measured at the Watauga County Medical Center in Boone, at Blowing Rock, and at Aho, respectively.

Wider weather episode

This is a continuation of the high wind event from 12/31/2024 of strong winds behind a departing cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230154. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.