An upper level disturbance tracked across the Ohio River Valley during the afternoon and evening, providing upper level support in the form of both increased speed and directional shear, while strong surface heating provided instability in the low levels.  CAPE values of around 2000 J/Kg were noted in areas east of the Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 16:25:00 to 28-JUL-16 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORISKANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down blocking portions of Old Rail Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 16:50:00 to 28-JUL-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Overhill Drive.  A large limb was also blown down along Walker Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 17:11:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

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

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 17:25:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYH IVY HILL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds across a power line along Forrest Brook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 17:26:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Park Avenue and Fort Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Riverville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 17:42:00 to 28-JUL-16 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVILLE
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 Riverville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 19:37:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUMATE
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 Coonskin Hollow Road and Wolf Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 19:52:00 to 28-JUL-16 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPECTDALE
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 Route 100.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 21:31:00 to 28-JUL-16 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a large tree at the intersection of Feldspar Road and Morgans Church Road.  Another tree was blown down along White House Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 21:35:00 to 28-JUL-16 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: THAXTON
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 Route 460 near Johnson School Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 21:50:00 to 28-JUL-16 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIFAX
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 Lizard Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 22:06:00 to 28-JUL-16 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYH IVY HILL ARPT
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 Route 501.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 22:10:00 to 28-JUL-16 22:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE CRAIG
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 across Dearborn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-16 22:35:00 to 28-JUL-16 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPOMATTOX
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 Route 635.