Thunderstorm Wind — Rutherford, North Carolina

2025-02-16 · near Sunshine, Rutherford, North Carolina

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238480. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.