Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 26, 2024 · Washington 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

A short swath of severe thunderstorm wind damage occurred in Glade Spring, VA where damage consisted primarily of large tree branches. The most significant damage included a couple of large trees that were also felled by the severe winds.

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 Glade Spg (36.7975, -81.7669).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1183528. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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