A cold front passed through the area during the 3rd. A southerly flow ahead of the front caused enough warm and moist air for moderate instability to develop. The combination of lift associated with the front and instability triggered showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms became severe with damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 16:38:00 to 03-JUL-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A fatality occurred when a tree fell onto a cyclist along the C and O Canal Towpath. The location along the Towpath was south of Whites Ferry along mile marker 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:22:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported along Old Dominion Drive at the Fairfax County Line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:22:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree damage was reported along the 4400 Block of N. Glebe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:24:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FORK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were snapped and uprooted in Airmont Farms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:26:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree damage was reported along the George Washington Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:31:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FORK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was down and several large Oak limbs were snapped.

Hail in WAYNESBORO (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:07:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported near Waynesboro.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:55:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Stoney Point.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:39:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported near Leavalls.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:57:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported near Stoney Point.

Hail in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:32:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAPLANE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Delaplane.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:12:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNDHURST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported along Interstate 64 at exit 99.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:43:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was down across Plank Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 15:57:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were down near Stony Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple tree limbs were down that were three inches and larger in diameter. The damage occurred along Route 17 and 155 on Winchester Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 18:20:00 to 03-JUL-11 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and large limbs were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 16:54:00 to 03-JUL-11 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN FARMS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 63 mph was measured near Sterling Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:50:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was down along the eastbound lane of Interstate 66.

Heat in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:39:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported along Toney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:43:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROFFIT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple tree limbs were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:43:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW BEACH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 20:08:00 to 03-JUL-11 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOCAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were down near Dale City.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 17:24:00 to 03-JUL-11 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Substantial tree damage was reported in Cherrydale.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:57:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was down along Park Street at Melbourne Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-JUL-11 19:11:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were down due to thunderstorm winds.