Strong Wind — Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

2013-01-31 · Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

A large pine tree fell on an Astro van and destroyed it.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient ahead of a cold front produced wind gusts over 50 mph across a wide area, resulting in wind damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 431079. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.