Strong storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding on Sunday
Rain moving into the D.C. region on Sunday afternoon could put a damper on some Fourth of July weekend plans.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the D.C. and Baltimore regions after 3 p.m. Sunday, before clearing out around sunset. Some could be strong to severe.
“Storms may produce damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado,” WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said. “In addition, there will be a risk of heavy rain and some flash flooding. The worst of the weather will be east of our area by 7 p.m. with only a few showers overnight.”
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center highlighted a threat for “isolated to scattered damaging winds into early evening” in its Sunday forecast for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Afternoon high temperatures on Sunday are expected to be around 90 degrees, and any storms that develop are expected to intensify quickly before moving out of the area.
Monday could also bring afternoon storms due to an approaching cold front, but the threat should be limited to the east of the Chesapeake Bay.
Independence Day itself looks to stay dry for most, with an isolated storm possible in the afternoon.
“The Fourth of July looks warm and muggy with only isolated storms, which will end well before sunset,” Stinneford said. “Hot and humid weather with afternoon and evening thunderstorms will continue Wednesday through Friday.”
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Forecast:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and muggy with strong to severe storms after 3 p.m. Winds: South 10-20 mph. Highs 88 to 93.
Sunday night: Decreasing showers and storms. Winds: South around 10 mph. Lows 70 to 75.
Monday: Hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms. Winds: South 10 to 15 mph. Highs 88 to 94.
Tuesday (Independence Day): Hot and humid with an isolated afternoon storm possible. Winds: South 10 to 15 mph. Highs 90 to 95.
Wednesday: Hot and humid with an isolated afternoon storm possible. Winds: South 10 to 15 mph. Highs 90 to 96 mph.