Thunderstorm Wind — Appomattox, Virginia

2024-01-09 · near Oakville, Appomattox, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on Phelps Branch Road.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough moved from the Central United States into the eastern United States through January 9, which led to rapid surface cyclogenesis that resulted in a deep surface low with a trailing cold front. This strong storm system brought damaging winds gusts as well as widespread heavy rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154706. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.