Thunderstorm Wind — Charlotte, Virginia

2025-06-08 · near Red House, Charlotte, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and numerous large limbs in a swath in the town of Red House. In addition, the steeple of Providence Baptist Church was blown off by thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary front draped from the Mid-Atlantic to the Southern Plains acted as a focal point for convective initiation during the afternoon of June 8. Mid-level waves along the boundary produced several rounds of thunderstorms. Damaging winds from severe thunderstorms in the Southside created multiple swaths of tree damage, as well as causing damage to a church building.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274303. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.