Thunderstorm Wind — Salem (c), Virginia
2011-09-02 · near Salem (c), Salem (c), Virginia
$5K
Property damage
55 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Thunderstorm winds blew part of large sign down. Damage values are estimated.
Wider weather episode
Energy associated with the approach of an upper storm system arrived during the peak heating of the day. This combined with plenty of low level moisture across the region helped to generate numerous showers and storms. Some of these storms reached severe levels and produced damaging winds and large hail.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 346553. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.