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Thunderstorm Wind in Amherst County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind June 16, 2023 · Amherst County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$500

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

The wider storm

Strong cold front interacted with an abnormally moist airmass to cause severe thunderstorms to developed across Southside Virginia. Winds from these storms damaged numerous trees, utilities, several vehicles and outbuildings. Thousands of customers lost power due to the damage. There were also a few instances of large hail.

Began near Snowden (37.6200, -79.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1110279. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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