Thunderstorm Wind — Alexandria (c), Virginia

2021-05-26 · near Potomac Yard, Alexandria (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Substantial tree damage was reported in Alexandria. Numerous trees were blown down, including a large tree that blew down across the 1700 block of West Braddock Road. A tree blew down onto power lines on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Wider weather episode

A pre-frontal trough and approaching cold front ignited multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some thunderstorms produced significant microbursts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951255. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.