An upper level trough and its associated energy approached and crossed the region during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 1st. At the surface, a frontal boundary remained stalled across central Virginia and into eastern Maryland. Temperatures in the 80s to around 90F combined with dew points in the 60s to near 70F and led to the development of moderate instability across the area during the afternoon hours.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms then formed in the afternoon and evening, and some of them became locally severe.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 16:36:00 to 01-AUG-19 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOLIVUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter-sized hail (1.0) was reported on Barterbrook Road.

Hail in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 17:00:00 to 01-AUG-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUARTS DRAFT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:40:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES SHOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two large trees were blown down near the intersection of VA-612 Monrovia Road and Brick Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 21:42:00 to 01-AUG-19 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Ivy Lane near Morgantown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 17:04:00 to 01-AUG-19 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUARTS DRAFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and wires were blown down in the Stuarts Draft area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:30:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VULCAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Independence Road and Daffodil Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:40:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES SHOP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down near the intersection of VA-650 Independence Road and Magnolia Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:44:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAHORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down near the intersection of VA-669 Marquis Road and VA-629 Lahore Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 20:48:00 to 01-AUG-19 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIERCES SHOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A large tree, 3 feet in diameter, was blown down across the 19400 block of Lahore Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 21:50:00 to 01-AUG-19 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Richmond Road near Peter Jefferson Parkway.

Hail in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 19:55:00 to 01-AUG-19 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters (1.0) was reported in Charlottesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAUNTON (C), VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 01-AUG-19 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUNTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down blocking roads in Staunton.