Upper level ridging became established across the central Plains, with upper level troughing observed across the Great Lakes region, resulting in west northwesterly wind flow aloft for the central Appalachians.  Upper level disturbances embedded within the flow passed across the forecast area, triggering a few strong to severe thunderstorms.  CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) values were observed exceeding 2000 J/Kg during the afternoon and early evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 15:43:00 to 21-JUN-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees. One on Givens Lane, and the other on Clover Hollow Road.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:00:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIPTOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:30:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLAWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:10:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in the community of Pocahontas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:34:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Naff Road and Highway 220.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:45:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:52:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:49:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Virgil H. Goode Highway and Whispering Creek Road.  Several large limbs were blown down on Boones Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 16:30:00 to 21-JUN-15 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CERES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:00:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRUBB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Cinnamon Run.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:05:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Scratch Gravel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:01:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIRTZ
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across portions of Franklin County, the majority of which fell in the vicinity of the community of Penhook.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:40:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUEVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Truevine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:05:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALGOMA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm winds blew numerous trees and power lines down in the vicinity of the communities of Callaway, Ferrum and Rocky Mount.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 21-JUN-15 17:40:00 to 21-JUN-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOTLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds from near the community of Hurt to near Smith Mountain Lake.