WASHINGTON — THIS IS AN OUTDATED STORY... Our risk of severe weather has lowered to a 1 of 5 (Marginal) Risk Thursday evening and the Weather Watch Alert is no longer in effect. Latest forecast here.
Thursday's system will come in two waves: The first during the morning commute and the second later Thursday evening. Showers and storms will be hit or miss and not everyone will get wet weather. The threat if severe weather has shifted south of D.C. more toward Richmond.
The day will start with a round of showers. However, we will be monitoring the potential for strong and possibly severe storms embedded in the evening round of showers.
The Storm Prediction Center currently has areas along and east of I-95 under a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms with the biggest threat being damaging wind and hail. Here's a full breakdown of timing.
Timeline:
Thursday 6 a.m.
A round of steady rain will move into the DMV just in time for the morning rush hour.
Thursday Noon
On-and-off showers will continue through lunchtime, as well, so keep an umbrella close by!
Thursday 6 p.m.
The latest guidance actually brings in a brief break in the rain chances by the afternoon/evening commute.
Midnight Friday
The worst of the weather is poised to develop after sunset Thursday, lasting past midnight and into Friday morning. This will come in the form of thunderstorms with heavy rain and the potential for hail and damaging winds.
How Much Rain Will We See?
By the time rain and thunderstorms end, some places could pick up about a half-inch of rain. Generally, all rain should be gone by the Friday morning commute.
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