Thunderstorm Wind — Scotland, North Carolina

2025-04-07 · near East Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina

Event narrative

The ASOS station in Maxton reported a wind gust of 64 mph.

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 1247351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.