Thunderstorm Wind — Fairfax (c), Virginia
2015-06-30 · near Fairfax, Fairfax (c), Virginia
$1K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A tree was reported down at the intersection of Pohick Rd and Creek Side View Lane.
Wider weather episode
A warm front passed through the area while an upper-level trough approached from the west. A southerly flow behind the front caused an unstable atmosphere, and moderate amounts of instability developed due to colder air aloft ahead of the approaching trough. There was enough instability for some thunderstorms to become severe.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 587349. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.