High Wind, Columbus
- When
- March 3, 3:15 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
- Where
- Columbus forecast zone
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph)
- Property damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NEWSPAPER
- Coordinates
- 34.265, -78.655 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
As a strong cold front crossed the area, pressure gradient-induced wind gusts downed trees across the county and blew the roof off a Whiteville car dealership, severely damaging at least 10 cars. Temperature falls were near 25 degrees.