High Wind — Giles, Virginia

2023-04-01 to 2023-04-02 · Giles, Virginia

Event narrative

Trees were blown down throughout the county, with one tree falling across U.S. 460. Additionally, a power line was blown down in Ripplemeade. Damage values are estimated.

Wider weather episode

High winds occurred after the passage of a cold front. These winds helped to cause a great abundance of trees and power lines to be blown or taken down across the region. Given the dry conditions, some of the downed power lines parked several small brush fires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1093950. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.