Thunderstorm Wind in Lee County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 27, 2024 · Lee 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

Multiple trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm winds across northern parts of the county, especially near St. Charles and Hwy 421.

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 Bonny Blue (36.8100, -83.0600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1178706. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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