Thunderstorm Wind — Charlottesville (c), Virginia

2011-07-03 · near Charlottesville, Charlottesville (c), Virginia

Event narrative

A tree was down along Park Street at Melbourne Road.

Wider weather episode

A cold front passed through the area during the 3rd. A southerly flow ahead of the front caused enough warm and moist air for moderate instability to develop. The combination of lift associated with the front and instability triggered showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms became severe with damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 334172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.