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DMV Braces for Severe Storms Amidst Heat Advisory
19 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms with 70 mph gusts are possible Saturday.
- Heat advisory in effect with temps feeling 105 degrees.
- Air quality improves as wildfire smoke begins to clear.
The Washington D.C. metropolitan area is shifting from unhealthy wildfire smoke to a new weather threat. Severe thunderstorms are anticipated to move in throughout Saturday, bringing damaging wind gusts that could reach 70 mph. The National Weather Service warns of the potential for large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain leading to flash flooding.
A heat advisory is active for Washington D.C. and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia until 7 p.m. Saturday. High temperatures are projected to be in the mid-90s, with humidity making it feel as high as 105 degrees. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities.
Earlier in the day, fine-particle pollution from Canadian wildfires had caused unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality. However, conditions are expected to improve from south to north as winds increase, with smoke lingering into the early afternoon before storms dominate. Conditions are forecast to significantly improve by Sunday.
