Thunderstorm Wind — Polk, North Carolina

2019-04-14 · near Mt Vly, Polk, North Carolina

Event narrative

Public reported at least a couple of dozen trees blown down along Green River Cove Rd and in surrounding areas of the Green River Gameland.

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 822117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.