A cold front moved eastward from the Ohio Valley during the afternoon of July 3, 2023, which led to an organized line of thunderstorms advancing into the region. Abundant moisture an very warm temperatures created an environment that supported strong downdraft winds from thunderstorms. As the increased moisture converged along the higher terrain of the mountains, scattered thunderstorms developed, and caused pockets of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 13:47:00 to 03-JUL-23 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down several very large branches on Piney Grove Road.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 16:30:00 to 03-JUL-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 18:57:00 to 03-JUL-23 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along the Blackwater Creek Trail and Point of Honor Trail in Lynchburg. One tree fell on a Parks and Recreation truck while an employee was assessing the storm damage, and caused minor injuries to the employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 19:05:00 to 03-JUL-23 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Patrick Henry Highway and Canody's Store Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 19:32:00 to 03-JUL-23 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down at least two trees at the intersection of Dean Johns Place and Oakville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 19:34:00 to 03-JUL-23 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree onto a powerline near the intersection of Reedy Spring Road and Richmond Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 19:41:00 to 03-JUL-23 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT RUSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near West James Anderson Highway near the Appomattox/Buckingham County Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 20:05:00 to 03-JUL-23 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPOMATTOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down near Police Tower Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 20:06:00 to 03-JUL-23 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOUT SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew one tree onto a power line near Elliott Lane and another tree onto the road near the intersection of Purdum Mill Road and Country Club Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 20:21:00 to 03-JUL-23 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAMPLIN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Rocks Church Road and another tree onto the road near the intersection of Old Evergreen Road and Old Bethany Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-23 20:21:00 to 03-JUL-23 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were downed by thunderstorm winds near Caira Road.