Lightning — Lynchburg (c), Virginia

2022-07-25 · near Blue Ridge Farms, Lynchburg (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Lightning struck a tree along Mill Lane Road.

Wider weather episode

A passing cold front combined with moderate shear and high instability resulted in multiple thunderstorms which produced several instances of wind damage across southwest Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1047712. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.