Thunderstorm Wind — Buckingham, Virginia

2024-07-17 · near Dillwyn, Buckingham, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees in a swath from Dillwyn northeast to Trents Mill Road. The winds also knocked down a carport southeast of Gold Hill.

Wider weather episode

A hot and humid air mass combined with an approaching cold front helped to produce scattered severe thunderstorms across southwest Virginia. Thunderstorm winds blew down a considerable number of trees and power lines. The winds also knocked down a carport in Buckingham County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183642. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.