Thunderstorm Wind in Polk County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind April 14, 2019 · Polk County, North Carolina

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Mt Vly (35.2730, -82.3070).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 822117. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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