Thunderstorm Wind in Covington (c) County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 9, 2003 · Covington (c) County, Virginia

86 mph

Estimated gust (75 kt)

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

The wider storm

Thunderstorm winds during the late evening hours on the 9th produced hail up to quarter size and damaging winds. Up to quarter size hail and wind gusts estimated to 70 mph knocked down trees, broke or damaged siding, damaged window frames, and damaged vehicles in Forest. The hail also accumulated to a depth of 2 inches in Forest. Hail up to quarter size broke security lights 1 mile south of Lynchburg City.Strong winds knocked down trees and power lines in Covington and Halifax, and knocked down trees in Lick Run, Buchanan, Fincastle, Montvale and 3 miles east of Bedford City.

Began near Covington (37.5000, -79.8833).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5357060. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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