Thunderstorm Wind — Winchester (c), Virginia
2008-07-23 · near Winchester, Winchester (c), Virginia
$3K
Property damage
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 60 MPH. Downed trees were reported nearby.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold front combined with an upper level disturbance during the afternoon and evening hours of July 22nd. Cold air aloft combined with warm and humid air at the surface allowed for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop across the Mid Atlantic. Some storms became severe, downing trees and power lines and producing large hail across portions of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 118084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.