Thunderstorm Wind in Norton (c) County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind July 14, 2015 · Norton (c) County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees and power lines were reported down in Norton and across the surrounding area.

The wider storm

A bowing line of severe convection in association with an outflow boundary moved southeast across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee during the late afternoon through early evening hours. Atmospheric shear was more than adequate along with moderate to high instability. Widespread wind damage occurred during this event.

Began near Norton (36.9300, -82.6300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 582287. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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