Thunderstorm Wind — Bland, Virginia

2019-05-26 · near North Gap, Bland, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along Interstate 77 near Rocky Gap.

Wider weather episode

A cold front approaching from the north, triggers a cluster of severe thunderstorms across southwest Virginia during the late evening hours. These storms produced damaging winds that blew down a notable amount of trees and power lines.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 818376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.