DC weather: Tornado warning in MD, thunderstorms, heavy downpours likely in region

WASHINGTON – A tornado warning was issued in parts of Maryland on Thursday afternoon as more potential thunderstorms threaten the DC region.

Tornado warning in Maryland

Why you should care:

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Maryland Thursday afternoon, including parts of Queen Anne’s and Kent counties. The tornado warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m.

The NWS warned people in those areas to “take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in amobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.”

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