Thunderstorm Wind — Jackson, North Carolina

2014-02-21 · near Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina

Event narrative

A tree blown down in the Whittier area and a tree was down on power lines near Sylva.

Wider weather episode

Convective cells embedded within an area of stratiform rain developed in association with a strong low level jet. While the cells were generally weak, they were able to generate damaging wind gusts as they tapped the gradient winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 501065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.