The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Showers/tstms w of mtns will cross area this PM. Main threats: damaging winds & torrential rain. 2ndry threats: isol hail, maybe a tornado. pic.twitter.com/dFyjt7CIkN
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) June 19, 2017
Threats relating to the severe storm outlook include damaging winds, large hail and flooding.
According to the Capital Weather Gang:
“Between 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., thunderstorms are likely — some of which may produce torrential rain and damaging wind gusts. Rainfall across the region should average 0.5-1.0 inches, but amounts are likely to vary with locally higher and lower amounts to be expected. Flash flooding cannot be ruled out in the hardest hit locations.”
Happy Monday! Strong/severe storms expected this afternoon. Stay weather alert today. https://t.co/wQEpogxYI8 https://t.co/q8VeZqt6m6
— Fairfax County (@fairfaxcounty) June 19, 2017
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