Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Virginia

2024-05-26 · near Hayter, Washington, Virginia

Event narrative

Extensive and multiple reports of downed trees and powerlines due to severe thunderstorm winds sweeping across the county.

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 1178704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.