A frontal boundary sagged south into the Mid Atlantic on July 2, and combined with very strong daytime heating and instability, contributed to scattered severe thunderstorm activity. Much of North-Central Virginia including the Washington Metro Region experienced damages from the severe thunderstorms. The worst damages occurred in the Annandale area of Fairfax County. A NWS survey team concluded that damages were caused from a wet microburst. Winds associated with the microburst were around 70 mph. Extensive property damage occurred during these storms, including numerous downed trees and powerlines. Local power companies reported in excess of 100,000 power outages in the Washington Metro Region from this bought of severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:03:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:03:00 (EST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:15:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

NWS Storm Survey indicated a wet microburst produced near 70 mph winds. A dozen homes were damaged near Woodland Road in Annandale. According to newspaper accounts, three of the homes were evacuated due to structural damages and gas leaks. The extensive tree damage was likely exacerbated by weakened tree roots from the significant rains that occurred just a week earlier in late June.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 20:09:00 to 02-JUL-06 20:14:00 (EST)
Location: WOODBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Numerous trees and powerlines downed between Dumfries and Woodbridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 16:15:00 to 02-JUL-06 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Tree damage reported by off-duty meteorologist.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:07:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:07:00 (EST)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Trees down and a roof was damaged on Kenmore Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:28:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:28:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:00:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Several trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 16:30:00 to 02-JUL-06 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 11K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 16:05:00 to 02-JUL-06 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 13K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLS CHURCH (C), VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 16:12:00 to 02-JUL-06 16:12:00 (EST)
Location: FALLS CHURCH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 45K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees downed on a garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-06 17:00:00 to 02-JUL-06 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees down south of the City of Charlottesville.