Thunderstorm Wind — Staunton (c), Virginia

2007-05-02 · near Staunton, Staunton (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Broadcast media from Charlottesville, VA., relayed a report of a 61 mph (53 knot) wind gust. The observation was taken at Shelborne Middle School, located in the western portion of the city.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moving south from Pennsylvania triggered showers and thunderstorms across central Virginia. Some of these storms became severe, with damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 26673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.