Severe thunderstorms warnings and watches in DC region Tuesday
WASHINGTON - A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4:15pm in the following areas:
- Arlington County
- Fairfax County
- Loudoun County
- Prince William County
- Montgomery County
- Washington D.C.
- Page County
- Shenandoah County
- Warren County
A flash flood warning is in effect until 6:00 p.m. in the following areas:
- Arlington County
- Fairfax County
- Montgomery County
- Washington D.C.
- Madison County
- Page County
- Rappahannock County
- Shenandoah County
- Warren County
A Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch are in effect for the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Virginia Tuesday as strong storms and heavy rain move through the region.
There are ground stops at DCA, IAD and BWI airports.
LIVE STORM RADAR WASHINGTON D.C.
Flooding, wind threat
What we know:
The region remains under a slight risk for severe weather with multiple rounds of storms possible this afternoon and evening, with some producing downpours, damaging wind gusts and lightning.
The National Weather Service says flash flooding is possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Flood Watch, severe weather risk in DC Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect for the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Virginia from 2 p.m. Tuesday through the evening, as strong thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten the region.
Evening commute impact
Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s on Tuesday, with the heaviest storms likely after 5 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms threaten DC region Tuesday
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.