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Monitoring severe weather across the DMV
After an active morning with multiple tornado warnings across the DMV, another line of powerful line of storms is now heading toward the D.C. region. The storms are expected to hit the area between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. FOX 5 has live team coverage.
WASHINGTON - A powerful line of storms is heading toward the D.C. region Monday evening.
The thunderstorms are expected to hit the area between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lighting and strong winds.
The forecast
What we could see:
After an active morning, another round of storms could bring downpours and potentially damaging winds to the area.
The biggest concern is powerful wind gusts that could reach up to 80 miles an hour — strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.
Emergency officials are urging residents to secure outdoor furniture, charge devices, and monitor weather alerts as the storms approach.
LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Watch canceled, Flood Warnings in place across DMV
Local leaders issue warnings
Washington, D.C.:
D.C. leaders say crews across the District are preparing for potential power outages and downed trees as this strong storm system moves through.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is warning residents that this storm could be very consequential, and is encouraging people to stay off the roads, warning that the timing could make for a messy evening commute across the DMV.
D.C. officials are urging residents to stay on top of the weather warnings, charge their devices, and be prepared for possible power outages.
Maryland:
Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness Sunday night.
"The safety of Maryland families comes first," Gov. Moore said in a statement. "I am urging residents to prepare early, stay informed and adjust plans, including postponing travel, as conditions change."
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is coordinating readiness efforts with multiple state agencies and will activate the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor the storm.
Virginia:
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger posted on X, encouraging residents to review the safety tips issued by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Stay alert
What you can do:
FOX 5 will be covering the potentially dangerous weather all evening.
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