High Wind — Northern Fauquier, Virginia

2025-02-16 · Northern Fauquier, Virginia

Event narrative

A mesonet 2 miles north of Cresthill, VA measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 1554 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 1255275. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.