Severe Thunderstorms Threaten DC Region Saturday With Damaging Winds, Flooding and Isolated Tornadoes

3 articles · Updated · FOX 5 DC · Jul 18

Saturday afternoon and evening storms are expected to sweep across DC, Maryland and Virginia, with the highest risks including damaging wind gusts, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.
The threat has intensified from earlier forecasts of scattered showers and gusty winds, with the latest outlook flagging more severe impacts across the DMV.
Southeastern parts of DC, Maryland and Virginia are the main focus for updated forecasts, warnings and storm impacts as conditions develop.
The broader Capital Region forecast also includes a hail threat, pointing to a stormy evening that could disrupt travel and outdoor plans.

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