Thunderstorm Wind — New Kent, Virginia
2025-07-19 · near Plum Pt, New Kent, Virginia
$1K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Powerlines fell due to thunderstorm wind.
Wider weather episode
A stationary front was anchored north of the area in Pennsylvania. Deep moisture was in place to the south of the front with precipitable water values near two inches. Strong surface heating resulted in robust instability with wind shear around 25 knots, allowing for deep convection with strong downdraft winds during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.