A pre-frontal trough and approaching cold front ignited multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some thunderstorms produced significant microbursts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 19:20:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down near the intersection of US-17 James Madison Highway and VA-628 Keith Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 19:24:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree blew down into the right lane of I-66 Custis Memorial Parkway just after the Rosslyn Tunnel.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 19:55:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were about a half a dozen reports of trees blown down in the Springfield, Burke and Annandale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 20:09:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVISON AAF
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Fort Belvoir. Several trees were reported blown down nearby and just to the south.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 20:10:00 to 26-MAY-21 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FEATHERSTONE
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dozens of trees and wires were reported blown down in the Woodbridge area. A wind gust of 72 knots (83 MPH) was measured nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 14:28:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUCLUSE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was wind damage to several farm outbuildings off the 300 block of Family Lane. One 30 x 90 foot pole barn was destroyed and others had roof damage; the one that was destroyed was open to the direction of the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 17:28:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were reports of scattered trees down between Cedar Grove and Gainesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 13:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWIMLEY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down onto wires on VA-672 Swimley Road near the West Virginia state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINCHESTER (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 14:10:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees blew down in the vicinity of the Apple Blossom Mall. Power lines and a traffic light were blown down near the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Massanutten Terrace. Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Adam Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 14:45:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were several reports of trees blown down in the Taylorstown area, including one large tree in the 40000 block of VA-673 Featherbed Lane.

Hail in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:18:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to quarter size hail was reported near Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:20:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two trees blew down, siding blew off a building, and a fence blew down near the intersection of Golders Green Place and Scottish Hunt Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:22:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree blew down in the 12000 block of Loft Court.

Hail in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASSAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Manassas.

Hail in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported just northwest of Manassas Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:54:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARCROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree blew down in the 2000 block of VA-120 South Glebe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 16:10:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTOMAC YARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Substantial tree damage was reported in Alexandria. Numerous trees were blown down, including a large tree that blew down across the 1700 block of West Braddock Road. A tree blew down onto power lines on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 16:14:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

About a dozen trees and wires were blown down in southern Arlington, including one on South Arlington Ridge Road between 20th Street South and I-395 Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 17:56:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLDALE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down in the 1040 block of VA-624 Milldale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEERSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees blew down on VA-671 Harpers Ferry Road near Neersville. A tree blew down on VA-683 Branchriver Road near Buzzard Rock Lane. A tree blew down on VA-673 Irish Corner Road near VA-690 Mountain Road. A tree blew down on VA-663 Newvalley Church Road near VA-287 Berlin Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSANETTA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down in the 3100 block of VA-253 Port Republic Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:18:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY BAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down in the 4500 block of VA-754 Berrytown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:31:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY BANK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in a several hundred yard wide straight-line swath near the intersection of Windfields Service Lane and VA-734 Snickersville Turnpike. Trees were also blown down on VA-734 Snickersville Turnpike near Sam Fred Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:37:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUME
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down in the 13000 block of VA-635 Hume Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 18:52:00 to 26-MAY-21 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROAD RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down on VA-674 Georgetown Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 16:40:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were reported down in the Mount Vernon area, including a large tree that blew down near the intersection of VA-235 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and VA-623 Old Mount Vernon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASSAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage was reported in and around Manassas. A tree blew down on Fairview Avenue next to the Manassas Police Station. Multiple large tree limbs were snapped off near the intersection of Sudley Road and VA-28 Centreville Road. Nearby, a tree fell onto a mobile home, destroying it. Numerous trees were blown down in the 9000 block of VA-28 Centreville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-MAY-21 19:06:00 to 26-MAY-21 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANTILLY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down near Chantilly and Reston, including near the intersection of Parapet Way and Oxon Road and on Lawyers Road. A portion of a tin roof was removed from an office building in the 14300 block of Willard Road, with numerous other trees blown down in the area.