Severe Storms Pound the Commonwealth

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and strong wind gusts affected much of the state today, making it two days in a row in some areas. Wind damage was reported in the form of downed trees in many counties, with significant damage reported in the town of Stanley in Page county due to a possible tornado. Golf ball sized hail was reported in the following locations: Innsbrook, Glen Allen, Kilmarnock, Tappahannock, Fredericksburg, 2 miles north of Atlee in Hanover county, and just north of Mechanicsville. Tennis ball sized hail was reported 3 miles east of Dunavant in Spotsylvania county, and baseball sized hail was reported in Stanley in Page county. A funnel cloud was spotted near Norge and Lightfoot down in the Williamsburg area.