High Wind — Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Virginia

2023-04-01 · Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Virginia

Event narrative

Significant tree damage along Skyline Drive and other parts of Shenandoah National Park.

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 1097742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.