Thunderstorm Wind in Albemarle County, Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind March 23, 2026 · Albemarle County, Virginia
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A tree blew down near the intersection of Rockfish Gap Turnpike and Foxdale Lane.
The wider storm
A strong cold front crossed the Mid-Atlantic during the early morning hours. A band of showers and a few thunderstorms developed along it. Although most of the region remained stable near the surface, a small area of the central Shenandoah Valley into the central Virginia piedmont remained just unstable enough to allow for a few severe downbursts, including one significant gust just south of the City of Staunton shortly after 4 AM EDT.
Began near Mechams River (38.0500, -78.6700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1314768. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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