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Thunderstorm Wind in Fairfax (c) County, Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2007 · Fairfax (c) County, Virginia

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law Enforcement reported a tree down in the City of Fairfax.

The wider storm

A strong cold front approaching the region from the north and west triggered thunderstorms during the afternoon of May 16th. Some storms became severe in northern Virginia, with strong winds downing trees and power lines.

Began near Fairfax (38.8500, -77.3000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 27245. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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