High Wind — Frederick, Virginia

2025-02-16 · Frederick, Virginia

Event narrative

A mesonet in 3 miles NNW of Stephens City, VA measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph at 1414 LST.

Wider weather episode

Behind a potent cold front, strong gradient winds developed across much of the region during the late morning to afternoon hours on February 16.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.