High Wind in Eastern Polk, North Carolina

High Wind October 29, 2012 – October 31, 2012 · Eastern Polk, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

The wider storm

As 'superstorm Sandy' approached the northeast coast, strong northwest winds developed across the North Carolina mountains during the early morning of the 29th and continued throughout the day. The strongest winds developed across the upper French Broad Valley and the Green River Gorge area, where numerous trees fell during the day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 418135. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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