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High Wind in Monroe, West Virginia

High Wind February 16, 2025 · Monroe, West Virginia

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ten trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds throughout Monroe County.

The wider storm

A strong pressure gradient in the wake of a cold front caused very strong, gusty winds throughout Southwest Virginia, with winds exceeding 50 MPH at times. The extent of damage was exacerbated by a strong freezing rain event in the previous couple days, both softening soil and weakening tree branches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1238974. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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