Thunderstorm Wind — Hoke, North Carolina

2021-08-19 · near Raeford Muni Arpt, Hoke, North Carolina

Event narrative

One tree reported down near the intersection of Hobson Road and Somerset Drive.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed during the mid to late evening hours across portions of central North Carolina, tracking from southwest to northeast along a cold front and trough boundary over the area. . A very moist and unstable airmass was in place south and east of the trough and cold front. This environment led to numerous showers and storms, with several storm cells producing downed trees over the southern Piedmont.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982029. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.