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Thunderstorm Wind in Buchanan County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 2025 · Buchanan County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Downed trees and power lines in the Vansant area resulted in power outages in and around the community.

The wider storm

On the evening of May 8th, a few strong thunderstorms ahead of a cold front arrived into southwestern Virginia. These storms had a history of causing downed trees and power lines as they swept through West Virginia, and caused similar damage in the town of Vansant. The cold front slid through the state late that night, bringing the risk of severe weather to an end.

Began near Patterson (37.2700, -81.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1259304. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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