Thunderstorm Wind — Norton (c), Virginia

2015-07-14 · near Norton, Norton (c), Virginia

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 582287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.