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High Wind in Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

High Wind April 26, 2019 · Mcdowell Mountains, North Carolina

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$10K
Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Very gusty to damaging northwest winds developed across the foothills and Piedmont in the wake of an unseasonably strong cold front. Scattered to numerous trees were blown down across the area, with some trees falling on structures and vehicles, especially in McDowell and Gaston Counties. Additionally, an occupied shed collapsed on Zion Church Rd near Concord, killing a 28-year-old man.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 822089. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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