A warm front crossed the region during the morning hours of May 23rd, placing the area in the warm sector by the afternoon hours. At the same time, surface low pressure tracked across the northern Great Lakes, with an attendant cold front moving into the Ohio Valley by the evening. A mesoscale convective system (MCS) was ongoing during the morning hours and moved eastward and into the region during the afternoon hours. Out ahead of the MCS, moisture and warmth increased with moderate instability developing. Aloft, wind shear increased throughout the day and became quite substantial by the late afternoon. The MCS entered Virginia by the mid afternoon hours and intensified into a linear feature that produced damaging winds before exiting during the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KARO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down west of Front Royal.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:31:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down along River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:29:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was blown down blocking River Road at Old Ferry Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:48:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCELLVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down near the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKYLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down along Dry Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:56:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Four trees were blown down in the northern part of Fauquier County near The Plains.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:04:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIEWTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were reported down along Richmond Road, Aaron Mountain Road, Forest Grove Road, and Rudasill Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:08:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLSEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Greenville Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYMARKET
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Rogue Forest Lane and Red House Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and branches were blown down in the South Riding and Stone Ridge communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down blocking one lane of traffic along Hebron Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOVUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on West Hoover Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Lee Highway at Featherbed Lane. Several trees were also blown down at the intersection of Sanders Lane and Sudley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:18:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down near Dyke and Amicus.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:19:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Ashland Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:24:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGATO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power poles were blown down near Alliance Drive and West Ox Road. Tree damage was also reported along Walney Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:24:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANTILLY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Metal panels were blown off the roof of the Udvar-Hazy Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:25:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGATO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Franklin Farm Road near Tranquility Lane. A few trees were blown down on Middle Ridge Road at Mount Royal Lane. Several trees and power poles were also blown down near Shirley Gate Road and Lee Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:28:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUCKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of US-29 and Dairy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:29:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power poles were blown down near the intersection of Vale Road and Hunter Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down on Chain Bridge Road near Warwick Avenue and Stafford Drive near Ranger Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCUST DALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down in the vicinity of US-15 and Oak Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:29:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down on Bushman Drive and Valentino Drive. Multiple trees were snapped off behind a residence on Hill Road. Numerous trees were also reported blown down in Clearfield and Oakledge.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:32:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: TREMONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power poles were blown down near the intersection of Woodhill Place and Morningside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:33:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRIFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was uprooted and many large branches were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:33:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on the Old Blue Ridge Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and wires were blown down near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Summerfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:36:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFAX PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power poles were blown down near the intersection of Huntsman Boulevard and Sydenstricker Road, as well as with Beachway Lane. Several additional trees and power poles were also blown down near the intersection of the Fairfax County Parkway and Huntsman Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:27:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEGATO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down on Shirley Gate Court at Shirley Gate Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAPIDAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Three trees were blown down in the Rapidan area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULMORE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power poles were blown down near the intersection of Cedarwood Lane and Spring Terrace. Several trees and power poles were also blown down near the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Aspen Lane. Several trees and power powers were blown down near the intersection of Carlin Spring Road and Columbia Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENWOOD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down along Summerfield Road blocking traffic. Numerous trees and power poles were also snapped in the vicinity of Woodley Place.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:40:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Three trees were blown down in the southern part of Fauquier County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:42:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down onto a car at the intersection of North Kennebec Street and 11th Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down onto roads near Joplin Road and Aden Road near Independent Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 15:00:00 to 23-MAY-19 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIDEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Local Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down on Decatur Road between Aquia Harbour and Widewater.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 15:18:00 to 23-MAY-19 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Indiantown and Caledon Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 15:21:00 to 23-MAY-19 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near the fire station near Dahlgren.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:45:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 knots (68 mph) was measured at Washington National Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 14:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Local Official

Six trees were blown down in the Aquia Harbour community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 13:26:00 to 23-MAY-19 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was blown down blocking Clifton Road.