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Thunderstorm Wind in Buchanan County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 30, 2025 · Buchanan County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$250

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Whitewood, a tree blew down onto power lines at Dismal River Road.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms sprouted across southwest Virginia on the afternoon on May 30th ahead of a low pressure system. A warm front lifted north through the area earlier in the morning, causing the environment to become hot and humid, easily capable of creating showers and thunderstorms in the area. Gusty to damaging winds accompanying storm activity resulted in downed trees and power lines in both Dickenson and Buchanan Counties. A cold front eventually tracked overhead by the evening of the 30th, and diminished the risk for severe weather in the area.

Began near Whitewood (37.2400, -81.8700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1263291. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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