Thunderstorm Wind — Carroll, Virginia

2024-07-04 · near Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees near Laurel Fork.

Wider weather episode

A hot and humid air mass combined with a weak upper level disturbance helped to spark a line of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon of Independence Day that crossed Carroll, Henry, and Patrick counties. This line of storms caused notable wind damage as several trees were blown down.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1180653. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.