August is when Northern Virginia sees some of its strongest summer storms, and trees that were fine in June can suddenly become a liability.
Saturated soil from repeated summer rain loosens root systems, which means it takes less wind to topple a tree that would have stood firm in drier conditions. Add in the heavier canopy of a fully leafed-out summer tree, and the risk compounds fast once the ground stays wet for more than a few days at a time.
Alexandria, D.C., and Maryland properties with mature trees near driveways, fences, or rooflines are worth a closer look this time of year. A tree that's leaning slightly more than usual, dropping green branches during calm weather, or showing new soil cracking near the base is worth having checked.
Has a summer storm ever caught you off guard with damage you didn't see coming until the next morning?
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