A lee pressure trough ignited thunderstorms in a strongly unstable environment. The strongest thunderstorms produced severe downbursts and sporadic hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 13:43:00 to 10-AUG-21 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE FORKS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree limbs blew down between Sperryville and Washington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 13:52:00 to 10-AUG-21 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree damage was reported just outside the northeastern side of the City of Charlottesville, including a tree that blew down onto power lines near the intersection of Pen Park Lane and Lochlyn Hill Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 14:05:00 to 10-AUG-21 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEMHEIM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A couple of trees blew down between Charlottesville and Scottsville, including near the intersection of VA-708 Secretarys Road and Blenheim Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 14:10:00 to 10-AUG-21 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was reported down in the 19000 block of Lovers Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 15:20:00 to 10-AUG-21 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four trees blew down along Paigeland Lane just north of I-66/VA-234.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:00:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-692 Rickard Road and VA-691 Bolington Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:00:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEOLA MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

About a dozen trees blew down along VA-231 F T Valley Road and Nethers Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:04:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEU VENUE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees blew down along Grimsley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:06:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Gladstone Fire Department reported numerous trees down just to the north of James River.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:20:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees, branches and wires blew down in the Merrifield, Dunn Loring, Fairfax and Vienna area. A tree blew down near the intersection of Blake Lane and US-29 Lee Highway. A tree blew down on VA-243 Nutley Street just south of I-66 near Hermosa Drive. A tree blew down on Chichester Lane near US-50 Arlington Boulevard. A tree blew down near the intersection of Overlook Street and Williams Avenue. Fencing blew onto railroad tracks on the Orange Line of the DC Metro near Dunn Loring.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:27:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree blew down near the intersection of Newstead Lane and Greengarden Road.

Hail in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:29:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported near Upperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:29:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in and around Upperville off US-50 John S. Mosby Highway near VA-619 Trappe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:30:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERBROOK GARDENS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, branches and wires blew down in the Pimmit Hills, Idylwood, McLean and West Falls Church area. About a dozen trees, branches and wires were blown down near VA-7 Leesburg Pike between I-495 Capital Beltway and I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway. Several trees fell blocking the entrance to the West Falls Church Metro station. Several large trees and branches fell onto wires along VA-695 Idylwood Road and along Westmoreland Street. Several large trees blew down along VA-309 Old Dominion Drive between Arlington and McLean, with other trees and branches falling onto fences, a few cars, and a couple of houses in nearby neighborhoods.

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLS CHURCH (C), VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:30:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS CHURCH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 51 knots (59 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station in the City of Falls Church. Several trees, branches and wires blew down in the City of Falls Church, mainly near and along VA-7 West Broad Street between the Fairfax County line and North/South West Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:35:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 call center received nearly two dozen calls for scattered tree, branch and power line damage throughout Arlington, most focused near its border with Fairfax County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:43:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree blew down blocking the roadway near the intersection of Wills Street and Fleet Drive. Several other trees, branches and wires were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:43:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees blew down in the 22000 block of VA-626 Foxcroft Road. Numerous other trees and large branches were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:48:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: OATLANDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and numerous branches blew down along Lime Kiln Road, with other trees and wires down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 10-AUG-21 16:55:00 to 10-AUG-21 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees and branches blew down in the Springfield and Franconia area.