Thunderstorm Wind — Tyrrell, North Carolina

2012-07-01 · near Gum Neck, Tyrrell, North Carolina

Event narrative

Trees down along Highway 94 northwest of Kilkenny.

Wider weather episode

Convection developed across the Piedmont of North Carolina during the afternoon hours of July 1st. The storms formed into a line of severe thunderstorms similar to a derecho which caused numerous downed trees, hail, and damage to structures across eastern North Carolina. Three fatalities were also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 382480. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.