Thunderstorm Wind — Jefferson, West Virginia

2024-06-26 · near Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 56 knots (65 MPH) near Shepherdstown.

Wider weather episode

A cold front intersecting a hot and humid airmass resulting in the formation of several bands of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms produced scattered swaths of damaging wind, with one instance of considerable severe wind noted over southern Maryland.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178877. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.