The National Weather Service is investigating whether a tornado touched down in Burke, Virginia, after strong storms moved through the area, toppling trees and causing significant damage.
WTOP’s Neal Augenstein reported that Guinea Road was closed between Zion Drive and Lakepointe Drive Tuesday morning, after wind and trees falling on wires brought down four utility poles during Monday’s storm.
While there were no reports of injuries, Augenstein called the damage to a nearby neighborhood “jaw dropping.” He said the smell of sap filled the air off Hillard Lake Road, after dozens of evergreen trees were sheared in the storm. The area was busy with utility workers, insurance adjusters, tree crews and residents examining the damage…