High Wind in Watauga, North Carolina

High Wind March 6, 2025 · Watauga, North Carolina

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A weather station one mile west of Aho measured a gust of 60 mph. In addition, another weather station one mile southeast of Boone measured a gust of 58 mph.

The wider storm

After a strong cold front exited the Mid Atlantic on March 6, northwest winds increased and became gusty. These high winds blew down numerous trees that knocked down power lines. The highest gust recorded was 60 mph in Watauga County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1230827. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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