High Wind — Greater Rutherford, North Carolina

2009-01-07 · Greater Rutherford, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed around noon along the I-85 corridor and persisted through the afternoon. Numerous trees were blown onto roads and power lines, resulting in quite a few power outages across the area. Some trees fell on automobiles, and one tree fell on a trailer in the Gaffney area, causing significant damage. Wet ground resulting from heavy rain during the preceding days likely contributed to the tree damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 151600. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.