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elleng

(136,595 posts)
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 11:02 AM Jul 2021

Elevated threat of severe storms in D.C. area Thursday afternoon and evening

Intense storms may pass through the region between 3 and 7 p.m. with the chance of damaging winds and hail. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

Twice this week, on Monday and Wednesday, severe storms have charged through parts of the Washington region, unleashing damaging winds and even some hail. Today may mark the third occasion, as a strong cold front approaches while an energetic weather disturbance transits the region.

The National Weather Service has cautioned there is a chance of a “significant severe weather outbreak” if ingredients come together. In this scenario, thunderstorm could generate damaging winds, hail and even some tornadoes, in addition to heavy downpours and lightning.

The Washington region has been placed in a level 2 out of 5 risk zone for severe storms by the Weather Service, while the Baltimore area has an “enhanced” level 3 out of 5 risk.

Storms may come through the area in two rounds, the first late this afternoon and early this evening and the second closer to midnight. The first round has the most potential to produce severe storms, especially if sunshine breaks out through mid-afternoon, energizing the atmosphere.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/07/29/severe-thunderstorms-maryland-dc-va/?

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Elevated threat of severe storms in D.C. area Thursday afternoon and evening (Original Post) elleng Jul 2021 OP
Stay safe, Ellen & All! SheltieLover Jul 2021 #1
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DC, MD, VA, WV until 9 PM EDT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2021 #2
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for DC area until 9p Thursday, with TORNADO watch elleng Jul 2021 #3

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,311 posts)
2. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DC, MD, VA, WV until 9 PM EDT
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 02:54 PM
Jul 2021
Capital Weather Gang Retweeted

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DC, MD, VA, WV until 9 PM EDT


elleng

(136,595 posts)
3. Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for DC area until 9p Thursday, with TORNADO watch
Thu Jul 29, 2021, 03:12 PM
Jul 2021

JUST IN: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for DC area until 9p Thursday, with TORNADO watch in effect just to the north and northeast (including Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties). We wouldn't worry too much about what kind of watch you're under...the entire region could see storms, some of which could produce damaging winds, hail and perhaps an isolated tornado.
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