A period of damaging high gradient winds developed across the region in wake of a strong cold front, resulting in numerous downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at Boston, VA measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2016LST.

High Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Washington Dulles International Airport, KIAD, measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph at 1934LST.

High Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Washington Reagan International Airport, KDCA, measured a peak gradient wind gust of 58 mph at 2035LST.

High Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Stafford County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Highland County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in EASTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 12:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Highland County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet at Afton Mountain measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 1730LST.

High Wind in NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Significant tree damage along Skyline Drive and other parts of Shenandoah National Park.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet in Haymarket, VA measured a sustained wind of 40 mph at 1705 LST.

High Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Augusta County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Rockingham County 911 Center reported approximately 12 large trees and numerous power lines were downed throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Warren County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Shenandoah County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in PAGE, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Page County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 16:00:00 to 01-APR-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Clarke County 911 Center reported numerous downed trees throughout the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.

High Wind in WESTERN LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Loudoun County 911 center received more than two dozen reports of trees and power lines downed by the strong gradient winds across the county.

High Wind in EASTERN LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 01-APR-23 18:00:00 to 01-APR-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Loudoun County 911 center received more than two dozen reports of trees and power lines downed by the strong gradient winds across the county.