Thunderstorm Wind in Wise County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Wise County, Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several trees were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.

The wider storm

A strong cold front produced a low end squall line of thunderstorms, which in turn produced several reports of damaging winds. After the cold front's passage, a much colder airmass moved in and snow showers developed, leading to light snowfall for much of southwestern Virginia.

Began near Addington (36.9700, -82.6200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324486. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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