Strong west-northwest winds continue across central Virginia, with the 3 PM observation at RIC reporting a sustained wind speed of 25 mph, gusting to 37 mph. We continue to receive widespread damage reports, with the highest concentration across western Virginia. Here are a few of the measured wind speeds since midnight:
Sherando (Augusta County): 65 mph
Staunton (Augusta County): 53 mph
Bridgewater (Rockingham County): 51 mph
RIC reported a wind gust of 51 mph shortly after midnight
I expect wind speeds to decrease this evening. Here's a quick forecast for sustained winds:
3 P.M.-5 P.M. 20-30 mph
5 P.M.-7 P.M. 10-20 mph
7 P.M.-9 P.M. 10-15 mph
9 P.M.-11 P.M. 8-13 mph
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