Severe thunderstorms – Thunderstorms rushing through the D.C. region could bring damaging winds, large hail, torrential rain and isolated tornadoes. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 11 p.m., with rain arriving around 6 p.m. and the worst conditions expected to las
Thunderstorms are already moving through the D.C. region, and the warnings are coming fast—damaging winds, large hail, torrential downpours, and an added risk of isolated tornadoes.
The storm passed through Southern Maryland by 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with severe thunderstorm warnings being issued as the storms pushed along. As of 8:15 p.m., one storm with wind speeds clocked between 40 mph and 50 mph was hovering over Prince William County. That system could make its way toward D.C. before 9 p.m., where a UFC event is taking place.
Right now, the D.C. region is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. Rain began arriving around 6 p.m., and the threat is expected to continue through at least 10 p.m.
WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said the first band of storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, torrential rain, and isolated tornadoes. He also warned that there could be rapid development once storms start to form, signaling how quickly conditions can shift.
Once the storms move through, Stinneford said they should end by midnight. After that, it will turn cooler and less humid overnight.
Temperatures had been warm before the storm arrived, with sunshine dominating most of Sunday as readings climbed into the lower to mid-90s.
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So are they saying it’s a tornado for sure or just “isolated”??
The news always says “isolated tornadoes” like that makes it less scary. Also 40-50 mph winds hovering?? That’s basically hurricane vibes for the area.
Wait the storm could hit before the UFC event in DC like around 9? If they still go on with fights during hail that’s wild. I swear they never stop anything until after people get hurt.
I don’t trust this stuff, last time they said severe thunderstorm watch it didn’t even rain like that. And why is it “watch until 11 p.m.” if it’s already moving through? Sounds like they just extend the panic for the whole evening, honestly.