Thunderstorm Wind in Dickenson County, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2023 · Dickenson County, Virginia
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A tree fell down onto an occuipied vehicle on Welcome Lane near the town of Vicey. The occupant of the car, a sixty-five year old man, died as a result.
The wider storm
In the wake of a warm front passing through the coalfields of southwestern Virginia on May 16th, warm temperatures and ample sunshine led to strong thunderstorms through the course of the afternoon and evening. The areas of John Flannagan Lake and Clintwood in Dickenson County observed multiple areas of tree damage as a result of damaging wind gusts within passing storms. One instance of strong winds near the town of Haysi resulted in a tree falling onto a car, killing the occupant in the vehicle. Tree damage also spilled into northern Buchanan County as storms prevailed that afternoon. After sunset, storms diminished in coverage and intensity.
Began near Vicey (37.2200, -82.2600).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1093067. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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