Dense Fog — Mcdowell, North Carolina

2000-04-13 · Mcdowell, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Dense fog caused or contributed to a 43 car pile-up on Interstate 40 about 3 miles west of Old Fort. The pile-up began when a driver parked his car on the shoulder to fix a flat tire and other drivers could not see more than 15 to 20 feet. Fourteen injuries and one fatality were the result of this weather-related accident.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5141219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.