Severe weather to enter DC area Monday afternoon
Key Points
- PM Thunderstorms Severe weather is expected to appear in the afternoon and evening.
- Heavy winds Potential for heavy rain and gusty winds, tornados or hail.
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Monday afternoon and evening may be better spent inside as the region braces for another round of severe thunderstorms.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and an increased risk of tornadoes will make for a wet Monday afternoon and evening in the D.C. area.
Storm Team4 meteorologist Steve Prinzivalli tells WTOP that this next wave of storms to hit the region will bring disruptive weather in the afternoon and evening.
“That warmth the humidity will lead to some gusty thunderstorms as a cold front approaches in the afternoon,” he told WTOP.
Prinzivalli added that these storms had the potential to host some pretty strong, damaging winds, heavy rain, large hail and the chance for a tornado.
Friends, please stay weather-ready Monday with nasty #thunderstorms in the PM. Tune into @somaratheodore Sunday night on @nbcwashington and catch @MikeStinneford early Monday on @WTOP for updates on the 8s. Remember: when thunder roars, head indoors! pic.twitter.com/kTIRpIx2hw
— Steve Prinzivalli (@WeatherPrinz) May 16, 2022
After Monday, Prinzivalli says we will hit about two days of beautiful weather, returning to a thunderstorm chance Wednesday evening.
Weather Radar
Forecast
Early Monday Morning: Partly to mostly cloudy with leftover showers or storms and patchy fog. Lows in the 60s
Monday: Partly sunny, breezy, warm and humid with late-day storms. Some will be severe with gusty winds, hail, downpours and even a possible tornado. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and pleasant with lower humidity. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
Wednesday: Morning sun giving way to increasing clouds and warmth with showers and storms possible at night. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
Thursday: More clouds than sun with a risk of more showers and storms. Highs in the lower 80s.