Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Washington, D.C. region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have warned that severe thunderstorms capable of producing widespread damaging winds and tornadoes are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday.
Forecasters are warning that a potentially significant severe weather event could impact the parts of Maryland and Virginia (including all of Montgomery County) Monday afternoon, raising questions about whether some school systems may adjust schedules or cancel after-school activities.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging residents across the D.C. region to take Monday’s severe weather threat seriously after the Storm Prediction Center upgraded the area to a Moderate Risk, which is level 4 out of 5.
The National Weather Service is warning that severe weather is likely to impact the region Monday, March 16, as a strong cold front moves through the area.
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UPDATE from Sec. Sean Duffy: The ground stop is over and operations have resumed. Firefighters from Fauquier County and Prince William County confirm there is no danger to air traffic controllers, and they are returning to the Potomac TRACON. The source of the strong odor was traced to a circuit board that overheated, and it was replaced.
A ground stop has been issued for several major airports in the region after a reported odor at a key air traffic control facility disrupted operations Friday evening.
Chicago-based Giordano’s, known for its legendary stuffed deep-dish pizza, remains on track to open its first DMV location in downtown Washington DC, with a debut still expected this spring.
A wild stretch of weather has begun across the region as severe storms entered the area followed by a brief chance of snow Thursday. NBC4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer noted Wednesday afternoon that the region is seeing a classic seasonal transition pattern.
The Washington Commanders have unveiled new conceptual renderings of the team’s planned next-generation stadium as free agency begins to heat up with several major offseason moves.
The National Weather Service has extended Tornado Watch 45 to include much of the central Maryland region, including Montgomery County, until 8pm Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of western Maryland as severe storms move through the region Wednesday afternoon and evening. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for other parts of the state, including Montgomery County.