High Wind — Rappahannock, Virginia

2023-04-01 · Rappahannock, Virginia

Event narrative

A mesonet station at Boston, VA measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2016LST.

Wider weather episode

A period of damaging high gradient winds developed across the region in wake of a strong cold front, resulting in numerous downed trees and power lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1097735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.