Thunderstorm Wind — Wise, Virginia

2024-05-26 · near Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia

Event narrative

A large tree was felled in Big Stone Gap by severe thunderstorm wind gusts. Additionally, a local measured wind of 55 mph was reported 50 minutes prior in Ewing, Virginia.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough, a shortwave, and a cold front combined in a potent environment to produce several rounds of severe thunderstorms, bringing damaging winds to southwest Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178702. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.