Thunderstorm Wind — Alexandria (c), Virginia

2021-07-01 · near Potomac Yard, Alexandria (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Several trees and large branches were blown down in Alexandria. A large tree blew down onto a fence on East Raymond Avenue near US-1 Richmond Highway.

Wider weather episode

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms produced two tornadoes, hail, and widespread wind damage (some significant) across the DC metro and central Maryland, with spottier wind damage extending into the Baltimore area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 958218. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.