Thunderstorm Wind in Winchester (c) County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 26, 2021 · Winchester (c) County, Virginia

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Winchester (39.1610, -78.1653).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 951246. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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