Thunderstorm Wind — Anson, North Carolina

2011-06-18 · near Gravelton, Anson, North Carolina

Event narrative

A tree limb snapped and killed a 39 year old woman on Blewett Falls Road in Lilesville. The strong winds associated with the storm were out in advance of the heavy rain.

Wider weather episode

A linear mesoscale convective complex moved southeast, crossing the southern Appalachians and into North Carolina during the afternoon of the 18th. Widespread thunderstorm wind damage was reported across western and central portions of the Piedmont as the line swept through the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 328396. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.