Thunderstorm Wind — Richmond, North Carolina

2020-04-13 · near Lewarae, Richmond, North Carolina

Event narrative

Trees and power lines were reported down through the county, including in Rockingham where a structure collapsed.

Wider weather episode

Multiple clusters of strong to severe storms moved across central North Carolina in advance of a strong cold front during the morning hours. The storms caused numerous reports of wind damages, including multiple measured wind gusts in excess of 58 miles per hour. Some of the trees fell on homes causing significant damage and one fatality in Davidson County. Three tornadoes touch down during the early morning hours, resulting in numerous trees snapped and uprooted and structural damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 888405. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.