Thunderstorm Wind — Hanover, Virginia

2024-08-19 · near Ashland, Hanover, Virginia

Event narrative

A COOP observer reported a large tree snapped and fallen over in Ashland. The tree appeared to be rotten on the inside.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of a secondary cold front moving across Virginia on August 19. These storms produced damaging winds and localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213260. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.