Thunderstorm Wind — Alexander, North Carolina

2019-08-13 · near Bethlehem, Alexander, North Carolina

Event narrative

Amateur radio operator reported two trees blown down and blocking traffic near the intersection of Highway 127 and Telephone Exchange Rd. Spotter reported minor damage to a structure on Highway 127. Power lines were also blown down in the area.

Wider weather episode

Widely scattered thunderstorms developed along the Blue Ridge during the afternoon and moved southeast. Several storms produced brief severe weather across the Piedmont, mainly in the form of damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 852929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.