Severe storms battered the D.C. region Tuesday afternoon, bringing the risk of tornadoes and flooding. Here’s what you need to know.
Severe storms battered the D.C. region Tuesday afternoon, bringing the risk of tornadoes and flooding. Here’s what you need to know.
Tornado Warning
- Northern Anne Arundel County in Maryland until 6:45 p.m.
- Northeastern Spotsylvania County in Virginia until 7 p.m.
Tornado Watch
- D.C. region until 10 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning
- North central Anne Arundel County until 8:15 p.m.
- D.C. until 9:30 p.m.
- South central Montgomery County, Prince George’s County in Maryland until 9:30 p.m.
- Northern Arlington County in Virginia until 9:30 p.m.
“Over the next several hours, scattered thunderstorms will move in from the northwest, these storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours, and even a few tornadoes,” WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said.
Storm chances will end between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with clearing skies after midnight. Patchy fog and damp pavement may create reduced visibility overnight. Lows will fall into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Breezy northwest winds and slightly lower humidity arrive Wednesday behind the cold front. Highs will reach the 80s, with wind gusts up to 25 mph. The National Weather Service said a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible east of the Blue Ridge, but most areas will stay dry.
Thursday will be cooler and less humid with plenty of sunshine. Highs will reach the lower to mid-80s. Breezy northwest winds continue, with dry conditions expected.
Full forecast
TUESDAY EVENING: Scattered thunderstorms. Storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and heavy downpours. There is a risk of a tornado.
LATER TONIGHT: Thunderstorms ending before midnight. Becoming less humid overnight. Lows in the mid-60s to lower 70s
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid-80s.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and remaining breezy. Highs in the mid- to upper 80s.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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