A strong upper level disturbance passed across the central Appalachians, triggering scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. Strong daytime heating, with temperatures ranging from the mid 80s across the mountains to the low 90s across Piedmont, supported MLCAPE values ranging from 2000 to 3000 J/Kg east of the Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 13:10:00 to 27-JUL-16 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM (C)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on West Riverside Drive near Kingsmill Drive.  In addition, a roof was ripped off of a building on Industrial Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 13:44:00 to 27-JUL-16 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Back Creek Road and Mayo Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 14:10:00 to 27-JUL-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Five trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Middle Valley Road.  Also, one tree was blown down on Northridge Road near the intersection with Hardy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 15:21:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARFOOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a storage building along Highfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAIDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Franklin Street and Pleasant Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a vehicle along Ferrum Mountain Road near the intersection with Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the community of Gretna.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 15:44:00 to 27-JUL-16 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the community of Chalk Level.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Murry Hill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:03:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SONTAG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Sontag Road near Toms Knob Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:08:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE PASTURE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the community of Horse Pasture, blocking several roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:08:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIGN ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds blocking Chatham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:28:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the community of Martinsville.  One tree fell onto a home, while another fell onto a car. Two businesses on Memorial Boulevard near Starling Avenue, as well as some vehicles parked nearby, where damaged.  The roof of a business was blown off by strong winds.  Several cars were damaged by flying debris at an auto dealership.  A small shed was also damaged by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:34:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down across Commonwealth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATMOSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in the community of Chatmoss, blocking several roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Winn's Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 27-JUL-16 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two large trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the community of Axton.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-16 14:50:00 to 27-JUL-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Lakestone Road.