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High Wind in Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

High Wind January 20, 2019 · Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Northwest winds in the wake of a strong cold front increased after sunrise and became damaging across the middle French Broad Valley and across the higher elevations of Rutherford and McDowell counties. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in this area, with some minor structural damage also reported. The winds began to diminish during the afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 804693. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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