Storm Damage Without a Tornado | Winston–Salem News

Tuesday’s storm sent panic through communities thinking tornadoes were on the loose, but the National Weather Service found no actual touchdowns—just powerful straight-line winds from heavy rain, clocking in at 75 mph, uprooting trees and damaging homes, including one mobile home. Though reports of funnel clouds sparked alarm, the real culprit was the wind, not a twister. Over 30 911 calls flooded Catawba County in just three hours, with damage concentrated along N.C. 16 North and spreading to neighboring counties. It’s a stark reminder: nature’s fury can look the same whether it’s wind or a tornado. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/091bb97a0124cff1