DC weather: Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Watches issued for DMV

Flash flood warnings in DC, Maryland and Virginia Thursday evening

Several rounds of storms have hit the area, prompting flash flood warnings in D.C. and surrounding counties.

WASHINGTON - Flash Flood Warnings and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect on Thursday as severe weather, thunderstorms and flooding concerns threaten the Washington, D.C. region.

A Flood Watch will also go into effect at 2 p.m. on Thursday and will continue through 2 a.m. Friday for much of the DMV along the I-95 corridor.

Flash flood warning issued Thursday evening

Flash flood warnings have been issued for Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, MD, Fairfax County, VA Thursday evening until 7:15 p.m. as the region is hit with rainfall. 

Heat index spikes

What we know:

Temperatures are expected to reach near 92 degrees on Thursday, with heat index values climbing as high as 102. The heat and humidity won’t let up, setting the stage for midday showers and storms with some capable of producing heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts.

Flood threat

FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes warns that flash flooding could be possible due to the excessive rainfall. Rainfall amounts in some of the strongest cells and areas that see training storms could see up to 4-6 inches, potentially leading to rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas to flood quickly. The National Weather Service urges residents to have a plan in place and be ready to move to higher ground if flash flood warnings are issued.

Friday brings relief, with cooler temperatures in the 70s, cloudy skies, and a chance of showers. Sunny skies and highs in the 80s return for the weekend.

Flood Watch in effect across DC region Thursday

A Flood Watch is in effect for the D.C. area from 2 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday, as heavy rain and thunderstorms roll into the region.