Thunderstorm Wind — Norfolk (c), Virginia

2022-07-26 · near Hampton Rds, Norfolk (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Five helicopters where flipped on their side with propeller and roof damage near Norfolk Naval Air Station. This was likely caused by a gustnado with winds estimated to be between 90 to 95 miles per hour.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary front with a weak surface low along it resulted in scattered thunderstorms with isolated severe thunderstorms across southeast Virginia on July 26.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1046531. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.