Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds and large hail across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Funnel Cloud in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:23:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Funnel cloud was reported by contract observer.

Hail in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:33:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported along Interstate 264 near the Oceana Naval Air Base.

Lightning in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:05:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUIOCCASIN
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck an elderly care home along Gaskins Road leading to an evacuation of the building.

Lightning in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 17:30:00 to 29-JUL-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUMBARTON
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning strike caused a fire which destroyed Virginia Dental Association Offices.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:10:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHORT PUMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were downed at the intersection of Broad Street and Parham Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMELIA, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:20:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMELIA HILL TOP ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed and there was some damage to homes in the Dykeland Road area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:25:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BON AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was downed on Jahnke Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree was downed on Monument Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BON AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:37:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBIOUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were downed on the corner of Courthouse and Lux Lane. Tree was also downed on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree was downed at the corner of Bermuda Hundred Road and Lawning Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:48:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was downed at River Road and Beldon Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEWITT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINWIDDIE GARDENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on Route 1 near Pamplin Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:24:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEANA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at NTU.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 17:10:00 to 29-JUL-10 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 17:15:00 to 29-JUL-10 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree was downed on Halligan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 17:43:00 to 29-JUL-10 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH SUFFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roof was blown off a business on East Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUFFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at the intersection of Wilroy Road and Suburban Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 18:33:00 to 29-JUL-10 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree was downed on Old Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 18:35:00 to 29-JUL-10 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANSEMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were downed on Route 58 near the Truck Scales.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind damage was reported at Southside Speedway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were downed just west of Courthouse Road and Lucks Lane. A couple of trees were downed on homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 15:48:00 to 29-JUL-10 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed near the intersection of Pouncey Tract Road and Ashland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINWIDDIE GARDENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed near the intersection of River Road and Cox Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-10 16:15:00 to 29-JUL-10 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on Gaskins Road and at the intersection of Pemberton and Route 64.