Scattered thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina mountains during the afternoon. One of the storms produced a couple of strong downbursts near the border of Buncombe and Madison Counties.
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Scattered thunderstorms developed over the North Carolina mountains during the afternoon. One of the storms produced a couple of strong downbursts near the border of Buncombe and Madison Counties.
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 78 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:47 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
NWS storm survey found downburst damage in the area centered around Graham Rd near the Buncombe County line. Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down in this area.
NWS storm survey found an area of downburst damage along Snelson Cemetery Rd in the Leicester area, with one tree down on a house and another crushing a vehicle.
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