Thunderstorm Wind — Bland, Virginia

2019-05-26 · near Point Pleasant, Bland, Virginia

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple power lines on Skydusky Road near the intersection with Route 42.

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 818379. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.