A warm front extended east across the central Appalachians, allowing cool stable air to the north and warm unstable conditions to the south. The differential heating coupled with ample lift and low level shear provided an environment ripe for rotating thunderstorms, many of which were already ongoing through the early afternoon hours. In all, the strongest storms produced extensive wind damage, especially in the Grayson Highlands of Virginia, with damage proceeding east of the Blue Ridger.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 17:22:00 to 24-MAY-17 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree near the intersection of Old Quarry Road and Daniels Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 17:49:00 to 24-MAY-17 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree on Lovely Valley Road near the intersection with Scruggs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH TAZEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree that also took down powerlines along Blackhorse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 18:03:00 to 24-MAY-17 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall near the intersection of Eton Road and Deep Woods Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 13:44:00 to 24-MAY-17 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous large tree limbs resulting in the loss of power.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 13:55:00 to 24-MAY-17 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near the intersection of Route 16 and Route 610.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 16:51:00 to 24-MAY-17 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Heidelbach School Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 17:04:00 to 24-MAY-17 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds brought down a tree near the intersection of Saddleridge Road and Microfilm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 17:25:00 to 24-MAY-17 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near the intersection of Henry Road and Providence Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 24-MAY-17 17:33:00 to 24-MAY-17 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY MT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Muse Field Road near the intersection with Route 220.