A strong arctic cold front pushed through the region during the evening of the 21st.  This front ushered in strong northwest winds that gusted as high as 55 MPH.  The highest winds occurred between 6 PM and 11 PM on the 21st, but gusty conditions continued through 4 AM on the 22nd.  Minor structural damage was reported in isolated locations, in addition to downed trees and power lines.  A total of 24,000 customers were without power for several hours across Northern Virginia.  Measured wind gusts included 55 MPH near Sterling (Loudoun County), 52 MPH at Reagan Washington National Airport, 49 MPH at Winchester, 47 MPH in Centreville (Fairfax County), 46 MPH in Manassas and Lorton (Fairfax County), 45 MPH at Dulles International Airport and Massie's Corner (Rappahannock County), and 44 MPH at Quantico and Ft. Belvoir in addition to New Market (Shenandoah County).

Strong Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in AUGUSTA / STAUNTON / WAYNESBORRO, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA / FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in ROCKINGHAM / HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in ALBEMARLE / CHARLOTTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM / MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in FREDERICK / WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in ARLINGTON / ALEXANDRIA / FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 21-MAR-02 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER