Thunderstorm Wind — Winchester (c), Virginia

2021-05-26 · near Winchester, Winchester (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Numerous trees blew down in the vicinity of the Apple Blossom Mall. Power lines and a traffic light were blown down near the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Massanutten Terrace. Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Adam Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.

Wider weather episode

A pre-frontal trough and approaching cold front ignited multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some thunderstorms produced significant microbursts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.