Muggy heat may give way to heavy showers, turbulent afternoon storms in DC region
7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña mentioned the afternoon climate occasion might carry “damaging winds up to 68 mph as well as bringing very heavy rainmakers.”
While temperatures hit the low 90s, a Monday afternoon weathermaker might carry sturdy wind, rain and storms to the DC region.
The National Weather Service issued a extreme thunderstorm look ahead to the DC space till 9 p.m.
7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña mentioned the afternoon climate occasion might carry “damaging winds up to 68 mph as well as bringing very heavy rainmakers, anywhere from around a half to over an inch” in some neighborhoods.
Peña mentioned the sudden and heavy rain would alleviate the region’s drought circumstances over a number of days, however taking place without delay might flood roads Monday afternoon, including motorists ought to “turn around, don’t drown.”
The risk will drop into the night hours, and showers are anticipated to final in a single day. Tuesday will carry cooler circumstances with highs in the 80s
FORECAST
MONDAY: WEATHER ALERT: Mostly cloudy with afternoon heavy storms. Highs between 85 and 92.
Winds: Southwest 10-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows between 67 and 74.
Winds: Northwest 5 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with an opportunity of showers and storms. Highs between 75 and 80.
Winds: Northwest 5-15mph
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 82 and 86.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with an opportunity of storms. Highs between 85 and 90.
Winds: South 5-10mph
CURRENT CONDITIONS
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