Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Virginia

2024-05-26 · near Glade Spg, Washington, Virginia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183528. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.