Thunderstorm Wind — Scotland, North Carolina

2025-04-07 · near Laurel Hill, Scotland, North Carolina

Event narrative

Seven large trees and a few powerlines were reported down, blocking roads in the Laurel Hill area.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level trough approaching the Mid South and a slow moving surface cold front across western and northern North Carolina kept central North Carolina in a deep and moist southwest flow. Afternoon heating in the east contributed to a few fast-moving bowing segments that produced severe straight-line winds and led to downed trees and power lines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.