Thunderstorm Wind in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind February 16, 2025 · Rutherford 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

Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines near the intersection of Bostic Sunshine Highway and Depriest Rd.

The wider storm

A narrow line of heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorms moved across western North Carolina during the morning in association with a cold front. A few instances of brief damaging wind gusts occurred with heavier showers and storms.

Began near Sunshine (35.4200, -81.8100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1238480. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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