Thunderstorm Wind — Martinsville (c), Virginia

2018-08-01 · near Martinsville, Martinsville (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree on a power substation near Indian Trail.

Wider weather episode

Scattered severe thunderstorms developed in parts of the Virginia Piedmont during the afternoon. The storms blew down several trees and power lines, and lightning from one of these storms struck a residence.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 767830. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.