Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 26, 2024 · Washington County, Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Hayter (36.7300, -81.8800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1178704. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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