Thunderstorm Wind — Staunton (c), Virginia

2008-07-22 · near Staunton, Staunton (c), Virginia

Event narrative

A local newspaper reported trees fell on power lines in Staunton.

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 118096. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.