High Wind — Roanoke, Virginia

2024-11-20 · Roanoke, Virginia

Event narrative

The KROA ASOS at the Roanoke airport recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent upper level low trailing behind a strong cold front brought the first notable surge of cold air for the winter season. The gusty northwest wind accompanying the air mass change blew down several trees with one of them falling into a residence in Campbell County. A measured wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the airport in Roanoke.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219211. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.