A strong upper level disturbance pushed across the central Appalachians, triggering an organized line of severe thunderstorms.  Strong daytime heating ahead of an approaching cold front supported afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s and the low 90s. CAPE values approached 2500 J/Kg, while mid level winds were observed in the 30 to 40 knot range.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree that was two feet in diameter was blown down by thunderstorm winds, blocking part of Turner Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree in the northern portion of the community of Hillsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Little Snake Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down across Franklin County, including in the communities of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount.  Outside the community of Snydorsville, thunderstorm winds blew off the roof of a barn and toppled multiple sheds and outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:35:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILPOTT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds caused widespread wind damage across Henry County from the communities of Bassett through Axton.  One tree fell onto a home on Friendly Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:50:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AJAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 17:05:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees and numerous large branches were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DANVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 17:27:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along West Main Street in the City of Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 14:52:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two power poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Angel Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds in the community of Axton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIG SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Craig County with many power outages reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINGER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Maggie Lane and Poor Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down in the community of Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATAWBA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms passed across Roanoke County, resulting in numerous trees and large tree limbs being blown down.  A 60 mph wind gust was measured at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport at 5:08 pm EDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:07:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds throughout the communities of Daleville, Troutville and Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 08-JUL-16 16:14:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIZARRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Franklin Pike, while another was blown down on Cypress Road Southeast.