High Wind — Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Virginia
2023-04-01 · Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Virginia
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A mesonet at Afton Mountain measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 1730LST.
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 1097741. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.