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Strong Wind in Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

Strong Wind September 15, 2018 – September 16, 2018 · Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Tropical Cyclone Florence made landfall on the 15th and moved slowly west while weakening through the 16th. Gusty winds resulted in a few trees and power lines falling across portions of western North Carolina, with some trees falling on vehicles and structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 787804. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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