An usually warm and moist airmass in advance of a strong spring-like cold front triggered several severe thunderstorms. These storms produced damaging winds, with numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRITZ
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Abram Penn Highway near the town of Critz.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:21:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was snapped off about 30 feet up by severe thunderstorm winds. The tree landed on power lines, subsequently downing them and partially blocking Virginia Avenue in Vinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:23:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds and downed a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:27:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
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 Preston Road in Henry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FONTAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs were broken by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:31:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Carriage Court in Henry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:38:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on Giles Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:50:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLANDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were at least 15 trees blown down by thunderstorm winds throughout Pittsylvania County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 23:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power poles were broken by thunderstorm winds near the Lynchburg Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 23:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off of a restaurant by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 23:56:00 to 11-JAN-20 23:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down across Old Tower Hill Road by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-20 00:14:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED BANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown across North Fork Church Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-20 00:28:00 to 12-JAN-20 00:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Virginian Road to Thomas Jefferson Highway was closed due to power lines blown down by  thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 19:34:00 to 11-JAN-20 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several locations, from near Marion to Chilhowie to near
Saltville, experienced numerous snapped and uprooted trees,
several of which fell onto homes. In addition, a few outbuildings
and barns were destroyed in the Chilhowie area. No injuries were
reported. All damage was consistent with straight line winds
as there were no signs of rotation in the damage patterns. Maximum
wind speeds were estimated to be in the 75-80 mph range.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 19:57:00 to 11-JAN-20 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKES GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and limbs were blown down, along with some minor structure damage to a home due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 20:07:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down along Route 42 west of the the town of Bland due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 20:44:00 to 11-JAN-20 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Around a dozen trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATAWBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along highway 311 near the Craig and Roanoke County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALAX
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 around the City of Galax.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 21:57:00 to 11-JAN-20 21:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAUDVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported blown down by thunderstorm winds along Virginia Highway 103 in the Dry Pond Area of Patrick County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 11-JAN-20 22:14:00 to 11-JAN-20 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust of 60 MPH was observed on a mesonet.