High Wind — Eastern Mcdowell, North Carolina

2012-02-11 to 2012-02-12 · Eastern Mcdowell, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed across the upper French Broad Valley and along parts of the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge as northwest flow developed across the region. The winds blew down numerous trees and power lines in McDowell County, with at least one tree falling on a vehicle. Multiple business signs were blown in Marion. Parts of western Rutherford County and Henderson County were also affected by damaging winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 367837. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.