Thunderstorm Wind — Galax (c), Virginia
2010-06-27 · near Galax, Galax (c), Virginia
$900
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A tree was blown down on Chestnut Drive. Damage amounts are estimated.
Wider weather episode
Moisture return in advance of an approaching cold front combined with a weak upper level area of low pressure to produce scattered evening thunderstorms west of the Blue Ridge. A few of these storms were strong enough to produce damaging winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 241036. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.