A cold front produced strong non-thunderstorm winds that caused damage.
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A cold front produced strong non-thunderstorm winds that caused damage.
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1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Strong winds, combined with saturated soil, downed numerous trees across the county. Cities include Pamplico, Florence, Lake City, and Cades. Trees as large as 15 inches in diameter were blown down. Power lines were also blown down in some areas.
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