High Wind — Russell, Virginia

2024-01-12 · Russell, Virginia

Event narrative

A 96 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was recorded on a handheld Kestrel anemometer. Chaser also reported multiple trees were blown down on local roads.

Wider weather episode

A potent mountain wave event induced very strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts across southwest Virginia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154614. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.