Thunderstorm Wind — Falls Church (c), Virginia

2015-06-08 · near Falls Church, Falls Church (c), Virginia

Event narrative

A tree was reported down at the 300 block of North Virginia Ave.

Wider weather episode

Destabilization occurred west of the Blue Ridge with MLCAPE 1500-2000 J/Kg forming by the afternoon hours. Backing of winds also led to increased shear profiles, which combined with the increased instability produced isolated thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front and a line of showers and thunderstorms right along the line.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 580810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.