Thunderstorm Wind in Winchester (c) County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind August 25, 2007 · Winchester (c) County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Fire and Rescue Department reported trees down on power lines along Millwood Avenue in the City of Winchester.

The wider storm

A hot and humid air mass developed over the Mid Atlantic ahead of a strong cold front on August 25th. Temperatures climbed into the mid 90s by noon. These temperatures combined with high humidity created heat index values around 105. Showers and thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon as the cold front approached the region. Some of these storms became severe, producing large hail and damaging winds that downed trees and power lines.

Began near Winchester (39.1300, -78.1700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 51961. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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