Thunderstorm Wind — Wayne, North Carolina

2025-04-07 · near Stevens Mill, Wayne, North Carolina

Event narrative

There were multiple reports of trees and powerlines down in the southwestern and southern Parts of Wayne County, especially in the Grantham, Dudley and Mar Mac communities. About 255 power outages were reported in the 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 1247349. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.