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Fairfax County storm damage caused by microburst wind event, NWS finds
The National Weather Service confirmed a microburst with winds up to 90 mph caused significant damage in Burke, Virginia, including toppled trees and downed utility poles. The event initially raised concerns of a tornado, but no evidence of rotation was found. Damage was described as severe, with no injuries reported.
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