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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Weather Service issued numerous Tornado Watches, Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings across Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a fast‑moving storm system pushed across the metro area.
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2:30 p.m. - Severe Thunderstorm Warnings extended
The following areas are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45 p.m.
- Anne Arundel County
- Howard County
- Montgomery County
The following areas are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:00 p.m.:
- Fairfax County, King George County
- Spotsylvania County
- Stafford County
- Charles County
- Prince George's County
- St. Mary's County
1:08 p.m. — Stay weather aware
Tornado Warnings have been dropped for the Washington, D.C. region after a line of powerful storms swept through Monday morning. Tornado Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings remain across the DMV.
Another round of potentially dangerous weather is expected to move into the region this afternoon.
12:13 p.m. — FOX 5's Tucker Barnes has the latest on the Tornado Watches, Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued across the DMV on Monday.
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Tornado Watches, Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued Monday
The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watches, Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings across Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a fast moving storm system pushed across the metro area.
12:13 p.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Virginia
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
- Northwestern Stafford County in northern Virginia
- Eastern Orange County in central Virginia
- Southeastern Fauquier County in northern Virginia
- Southeastern Culpeper County in northern Virginia
- South‑central Prince William County in northern Virginia
- Northwestern Spotsylvania County in central Virginia
The warning is in effect until 12:45 p.m. EDT.
At 12:05 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 7 miles southwest of Bealeton to 13 miles east of Orange to 8 miles north of Louisa, moving northeast at 40 mph.
LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Watches, Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued across DC region
12:11 p.m. — Tornado Warning for parts of Maryland
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Tornado Warning for:
- north‑central Carroll County
- northeastern Frederick County in north‑central Maryland
In effect until 12:15 p.m. EDT.
At 12:00 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Taneytown, or 8 miles west of Westminster, moving northeast at 35 mph.
12:09 p.m. — Ground stop issued at Reagan National as nearly 200 flights cancelled
Severe weather is causing major travel delays for those flying in and out of the Washington, D.C, area on Monday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground stop at Reagan International Airport until 12:30 p.m. Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.
Flight cancellations at the airport are nearing 200, reaching 193 as of 11:50 a.m. Delays are also on the rise at 183 flights. READ MORE
12 p.m. — Tornado Warnings extended in Maryland
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Tornado Warning for:
- North‑central Carroll County in north‑central Maryland
- Northeastern Frederick County in north‑central Maryland
The warning is in effect until 12:15 p.m. EDT.
At 12:00 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Taneytown, or 8 miles west of Westminster, moving northeast at 35 mph.
11:50 a.m. — Tornado Warnings extended
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Tornado Warning for:
- West‑central Carroll County in north‑central Maryland
- East‑central Frederick County in north‑central Maryland
The warning is in effect until noon EDT.
At 11:46 a.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Linganore‑Bartonsville, or near Frederick, moving northeast at 55 mph.
11:43 a.m. — Tornado Warning extended
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Tornado Warning for
- north‑central Montgomery County in central Maryland, in effect until noon EDT.
At 11:40 a.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Boyds, or over Germantown, moving northeast at 50 mph.
Potential impacts
A tornado could produce dangerous flying debris, which poses a serious threat to anyone without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding and windows is possible. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.
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TORNADO WARNING ISSUED for parts of Northern Virginia
Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of Rappahanock, Fauquier and Culpeper County until 11am on Monday.
11:39 a.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 11:45 a.m. EDT for:
- Northeastern Washington County in north‑central Maryland
- Northwestern Montgomery County in central Maryland
- Frederick County in north‑central Maryland
- Eastern Loudoun County and Northwestern Prince William County in northern Virginia
At 11:31 a.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from Municipal Stadium to near Boonsboro, Braddock Heights and Lansdowne, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts
Locations impacted
- Germantown
- Frederick
- Gaithersburg
- Leesburg
- Hagerstown
- South Riding
- Herndon
- Broadlands
- Lansdowne
- Lowes Island
- Brambleton
- Thurmont
- Poolesville
- Municipal Stadium
- Harry Grove Stadium
- Dulles International Airport
- Ashburn
- Montgomery Village
- Sterling
- North Potomac
11:33 a.m. — Tornado Warnings issued
Tornado Warning issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a Tornado Warning for:
- West‑central Montgomery County in central Maryland
- Eastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia
The warning is in effect until 11:45 a.m. EDT.
At 11:29 a.m., meteorologists said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Poolesville, moving northeast at 45 mph. The storm’s motion and intensity prompted the immediate warning for the surrounding areas.
11:31 a.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 11:45 a.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 11:45 a.m. EDT for the following areas:
Maryland
- Eastern Washington County in north‑central Maryland
- Northwestern Montgomery County in central Maryland
- Frederick County in north‑central Maryland
Virginia
- Central Loudoun County
- Eastern Fauquier County
- Northwestern Prince William County
West Virginia
- Northeastern Jefferson County
- Eastern Berkeley County in the Eastern Panhandle
11:18 a.m. — Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 12 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia has issued a:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
- Northwestern Stafford County in northern Virginia
- Eastern Orange County in central Virginia
- Southwestern Fairfax County in northern Virginia
- Southeastern Fauquier County in northern Virginia
- Southeastern Culpeper County in northern Virginia
- The City of Manassas Park in northern Virginia
- Prince William County in northern Virginia
- The City of Manassas in northern Virginia
- North central Spotsylvania County in central Virginia
The alert is in effect until noon EDT.
At 1114 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Bealeton to 15 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, moving northeast at 60 mph.
11:08 a.m. — Tornado Watch in effect until 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. EDT for the following locations across the District, Maryland and Virginia.
District of Columbia and Baltimore City
- Washington, D.C.
- Baltimore City
Maryland counties included:
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore
- Calvert
- Carroll
- Cecil
- Charles
- Dorchester
- Frederick
- Harford
- Howard
- Montgomery
- Prince George’s
- Somerset
- St. Mary’s
- Washington
- Wicomico
- Worcester
Virginia counties included:
- Accomack
- Amelia
- Arlington
- Brunswick
- Caroline
- Charles City
- Chesterfield
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- Cumberland
- Dinwiddie
- Essex
- Fairfax
- Fauquier
- Fluvanna
- Frederick
- Gloucester
- Goochland
- Greensville
- Hanover
- Henrico
- Isle of Wight
- James City
- King and Queen
- King George
- King William
- Lancaster
- Loudoun
- Louisa
- Lunenburg
- Mathews
- Mecklenburg
- Middlesex
- New Kent
- Northampton
- Northumberland
- Nottoway
- Orange
- Powhatan
- Prince Edward
- Prince George
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Richmond
- Southampton
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Surry
- Sussex
- Warren
- Westmoreland
- York
Virginia independent cities included:
- Alexandria
- Chesapeake
- Colonial Heights
- Emporia
- Fairfax
- Falls Church
- Franklin
- Fredericksburg
- Hampton
- Hopewell
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Petersburg
- Poquoson
- Portsmouth
- Richmond
- Suffolk
- Virginia Beach
- Williamsburg
- Winchester
10:57 a.m. — Additional Tornado Warnings issued
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia has issued a Tornado Warning for:
- Southeastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia
- North central Fauquier County in northern Virginia
- Northwestern Prince William County in northern Virginia
The alert is in effect until 11:30 a.m. EDT.
10:33 a.m. — Tornado Warnings for parts of Virginia
Areas under Tornado Warning
The warnings were issued for:
- Eastern Rappahannock County
- Northwestern Fauquier County
- Northwestern Culpeper County
The alert is in effect until 11 a.m. EDT.
The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located about seven miles east of Sperryville, 12 miles northwest of Culpeper, moving northeast at 55 mph.
The National Weather Service warned that anyone in the storm’s path could face:
- Dangerous flying debris
- Damage to roofs, siding and windows
- Destruction of mobile homes
- Likely tree damage
Tornado Warning safety guidance:
The National Weather Service urged residents to:
- Take cover immediately.
- Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- Avoid windows.
- If outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the nearest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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Severe thunderstorms are rolling into the DC area, bringing the possibility of hurricane-force wind gusts and EF-2+ tornadoes.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a 15% risk of tornadoes for Washington, D.C., and parts of central and eastern Virginia. Experts say these tornadoes could be EF-2 or stronger and have the potential to be long-track tornadoes.
Damaging wind gusts between 60–80 mph could also easily damage structures and cause widespread power outages.
The first round of storms is expected to move in around noon and intensify through 5 p.m. as a second line of storms moves in during the evening hours, before exiting the region around 9 p.m.
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