Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, North Carolina

2019-05-31 · near Hoke, Washington, North Carolina

Event narrative

Trees were blown down on Highway 32.

Wider weather episode

A long lasting and widespread severe thunderstorm outbreak occurred during the afternoon hours, and lasted through the first half of the night. There were reports of very large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and wind gusts up to 80 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 816953. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.