WASHINGTON - Severe storms prompted tornado warnings and watches in the D.C. region Thursday. Following the thunderstorms and heavy rain, Friday is expected to be cooler and dry.
Why you should care:
Tornado Warnings issued for parts of St. Mary's County expired around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One warning was focused on the California and Lexington Park areas, and another was focused on the Calloway area, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Tornado Watch remained in place through 10 p.m. for much of the D.C. region, including Arlington, Prince William, Fairfax and Stafford counties, along with Montgomery and Prince George's counties and D.C. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was also in effect Thursday night for Fauquier and Frederick counties.
Regional forecast
What we know:
Morning temperatures started in the 70s, with a few pop‑up showers early, but the higher risk for severe weather develops in the afternoon.
Temperatures reached the mid‑80s around noon and the upper‑80s between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. That’s when the chance for strong storms increases, lasting through the evening.
The severe weather risk stays along the Interstate 95 corridor from Virginia through Philadelphia. Damaging wind gusts are the main concern, with hail, an isolated tornado and flash flooding also possible due to heavy downpours.
Highs reach around 88 degrees on Thursday. Friday will be slightly cooler with the chance for an isolated thunderstorm, but it should be one of the drier days in the coming stretch.
Wet weather returns on Saturday, and rain gear may be needed for weekend events in D.C. like the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race. Sunday looks somewhat drier, with sunshine and dry conditions returning early next week.
Thursday Day
- 3pm storms | Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then heavier showers and a possible thunderstorm after 3pm; some storms could produce heavy rainfall; high near 87
Thursday Night
- 9pm storms | Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm; patchy fog 10pm–2am; mostly cloudy with a low around 67
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DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday as severe weather threatens region
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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