A hot and humid air mass remained over Virginia on the 5th. A series of upper-level disturbances in a zonal flow passed through the Mid-Atlantic during this time. Showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours. There was enough instability from the hot and humid air mass for some thunderstorms to contain damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:58:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were down along Sperryville Pike near Slate Mills road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on Hazeland Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:04:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: REVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on Griffinsburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on Dutch Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:35:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RECTORTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous limbs and trees of six inches in diameter were down along route 713 south of Route 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:46:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was down on Zulla Road just south of Route 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were down on George Washington Parkway forcing its closer near Slaters Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were down in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two trees were down in the northwestern portion of Staunton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 16:13:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were down along Route 50 near Aldie.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 16:22:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 16:54:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large tree limbs were down near the intersection of Marquis Road and Double W. Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSANETTA SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were down at Spaders Church Road and Port Republic Road.

Hail in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSANETTA SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported about three miles east of Pleasant Valley.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERNESS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported on Stockade Drive near Cookstown.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:22:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANCELLOR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported on Elmwood Drive near Chancellorsville.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:28:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE MILE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Chancellorsville.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE MILE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near near Fredericksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were down east of Gladstone to Shipman.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on the road near Churchville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:41:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large branches were down near Barcroft. A piece of siding was also torn off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 66 mph was reported near Barcroft.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:45:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 mph was reported at Reagan National Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:53:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees were down in Stanardsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:14:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSONS CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 60 mph was reported in Sudley.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:24:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large branches were snapped along Route 644 from Burke to Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:18:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down at the Vienna Woods Pool.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:35:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was down and it blocked South Stafford Street in Shirlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:32:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was down near Baileys Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:38:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A wind gust of 69 mph was measured in northwest Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured at the intersection of 395 and Quaker Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Windows were blown out of a coffee shop and trees 20-30 feet tall were down on Slaters Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees and power lines were down on Monticello Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:50:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUNDHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was down on Quaintance Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERBROOK GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a home and car on the 700 Block of Tower Street. Two residents were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down in the western parts of Newcomb Hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Fifty trees were down in the Fairlington sections of Arlington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 67 mph was measured in Alexandria.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 05-AUG-10 13:42:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were down just north of Middleburg.