Thunderstorm Wind — Salem (c), Virginia

2011-09-02 · near Salem (c), Salem (c), Virginia

Event narrative

A 66 mph wind gust was measured at the Salem Civic Center.

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 346563. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.