A cold front passed through the area. Ahead of the front, hot and humid conditions led to an unstable atmosphere. The forcing from the cold front combined with the instability to trigger thunderstorms. Stronger shear from an upper-level trough caused some thunderstorms to become severe.

Hail in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported near Stanardsville.

Hail in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar sized hail was reported near Stanardsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:32:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were down in Edinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:41:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDOUN HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were down on Harpers Ferry Road near Loudoun Heights Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:46:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree down near the intersection of Arnold Lane and Sawmill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:47:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down in roadway at the 2900 Block of Bentonville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:48:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: KARO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down along Poca Bella Drive and Rosa Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:50:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on 287 near the Maryland state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:50:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down US Route 340 between Skyline Vista and Snake Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 13:51:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRONT ROYAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on power lines along the 7100 Block of Browntown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:17:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEU VENUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down in the roadway along the 490 Block of Ben Venue Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:18:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down in the roadway along Castle Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:21:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were down near the intersection of Eggbornsville road and Riverside Farm Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:26:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SHOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb six inches in diameter was down near the intersection of White Shop Road and James Monroe Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:31:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULPEPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and wires were down in the vicinity of Highview Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:34:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large branches were down and the siding was blown off a house near Galloway Drive Southeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 14:38:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down near the intersection of Beach Road and Old Mill Estates Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:06:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on a car in the 12000 Block of Old Yates Ford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:13:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were down near the intersection of Garrisonville and Onville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERBROOK GARDENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree down near West Falls Church Metro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:21:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree limb was blocking the roadway at the intersection of North Fort Myer Drive and Arlington Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down near the intersection of Buckman Road and Richmond Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were down in Stanardsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were down near Ice House Road and Holmes Run.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 15:50:00 to 18-JUL-16 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree 5 feet in diameter was uprooted and the roof of a barn was partially blown off on Old Durrette Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 18-JUL-16 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES SHOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was down on power lines and a power pole was snapped at the 18000 Block Monrovia Road.