An approaching cold front ignited scattered to numerous showers and strong to severe thunderstorms as it intersected an unseasonably hot and humid airmass. Several storms turned severe, with a few producing considerable wind damage and hail.

Hail in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 15:35:00 to 08-SEP-23 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST LUKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported south of Alonzaville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 16:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by a Tempest station on Chickory Lane.

Hail in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 16:24:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASYE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Bayse.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 16:36:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were multiple reports of quarter size hail in the Chantilly and South Riding areas.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 16:38:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA GLASCOCK ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was reported south of Arcola.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 16:42:00 to 08-SEP-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was reported in Arcola.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULLES INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail of up to half dollar size was observed for about 15 minutes from 6:00 to 6:15 PM at the NWS Office in Sterling. Hail covered the ground.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 17:10:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported in Sterling Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 17:15:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts of up to 62 knots (71 MPH) were measured by a Tempest station (23370) between Arcola and Brambleton.

Hail in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 17:35:00 to 08-SEP-23 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DULLES INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Another round of quarter to ping pong ball size hail was observed at the NWS Office in Sterling. Wind-driven hail (with measured gusts to 46 knots/53 MPH) dented about half a dozen vehicles in the parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 18:00:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLSEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines blew down near the intersection of VA-630 Mill Creek Road and VA-601 Waterfall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 18:05:00 to 08-SEP-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOLSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees blew down near the intersection of VA-601 Shelter Lane and Greenville Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 19:54:00 to 08-SEP-23 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were a couple of calls for trees blown down in and around Scottsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 20:02:00 to 08-SEP-23 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several calls for trees blown down in and around Woodridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 08-SEP-23 20:26:00 to 08-SEP-23 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: KESWICK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were a couple of calls for trees blown down in and near Keswick.