Weather

Severe storms swept through the D.C. region Monday afternoon, triggering flash flooding and dangerous conditions for drivers across Virginia, Maryland and the District.

An unsettled weather pattern continues across the region Friday, bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms south and west of Washington, D.C.

An overnight storm that caused severe damage in Jefferson County led to roof damage in a Charles Town neighborhood.

The Washington, D.C. region is dealing with dangerous heat and humidity on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105 degrees.

A Flood Watch is in effect from 5 p.m. through Wednesday evening for Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia, as heat and humidity heighten the risk of severe thunderstorms across the region.

Flash floods, damaging winds, and relentless rain have recently turned streets across the D.C. region into hazards. And with more storms in the forecast, knowing how to respond when a weather alert hits your phone can make all the difference. 

High humidity and warm temperatures are fueling the potential for slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across the D.C. area again on Tuesday, following a round of severe weather on Monday.

An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a 50-year-old record.