High Wind — Craig, Virginia

2019-02-24 to 2019-02-25 · Craig, Virginia

Event narrative

A measured wind gust of 58 miles per hour was reported.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front passed over western and southwestern Virginia. In its wake, high winds intensified in the overnight hours particularly along and west of the Blue Ridge. Impacts were amplified by waterlogged soil, allowing trees to be uprooted or displaced more easily. At the peak of the event, approximately 40,000 homes in Virginia were without power.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 810500. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.