Thunderstorm Wind — Highland, Virginia

2014-07-08 · near Valley Center, Highland, Virginia

Event narrative

There was a tree down across the Road near the intersection of Mill Gap Road and Lower Back Creek Road.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved through the Mid-Atlantic from west to east. Hot and humid conditions were ahead of the frontal boundary and led to an unstable environment. Severe thunderstorms were capable of damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 536679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.