Thunderstorm Wind — Bedford (c), Virginia

2008-06-10 · near Bedford, Bedford (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Large tree limbs were blown down. Winds also damaged street signs, and blew shingles off small buildings. Damage values are estimated.

Wider weather episode

An approaching cold front encountering an unstable air mass, triggered thunderstorms over southwest Virginia on June 10. Some of these storms produced damaging winds and hail up to the size of ping pongs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 121130. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.