Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, North Carolina

2021-07-28 · near Cherry, Washington, North Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple trees were blown down in Pettigrew State Park. Some trees had their tops snapped off.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorms moved through Eastern NC during the afternoon and early evening hours. Many reports of wind damage, along with several reports of dime to nickel size hail, were noted with these severe thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 978109. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.