Strong Wind — Eastern Mcdowell, North Carolina

2019-02-24 · Eastern Mcdowell, North Carolina

Event narrative

EM reported a tree was blown down on a vehicle on I-40 near Ashworth Rd, injuring one occupant.

Wider weather episode

Strong west to northwest winds developed across the northern mountains of North Carolina in the wake of a cold front. Although winds became very gusty immediately after the cold front passed during the afternoon, the damaging winds primarily occurred during the evening and overnight hours, when many trees and power lines were blown down. Multiple outbuildings were also damaged or blown over and at least one tree fell on a structure in Old Fort.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 807879. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.