Thunderstorm Wind — Polk, North Carolina

2019-04-14 · near Tryon, Polk, North Carolina

Event narrative

EM reported numerous trees blown down across the county. One tree fell on a mobile home causing significant damaged in the Mill Spring area.

Wider weather episode

Numerous showers along with strong to severe thunderstorms developed across western North Carolina throughout the 14th in advance of a strong frontal system. Some of these storms produced areas of wind damage throughout the afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 821129. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.