Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued for several areas across DMV

Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued for several parts of the DMV as a cold front approached the region. 

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the following areas from 9 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.: 

  • Charles County
  • City of Fredericksburg
  • City of Manassas
  • Fairfax County
  • Fauquier County
  • Prince William County
  • Stafford County

The National Weather Service said this means these storms could bring a significant threat to property or life.

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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the following areas until 10:45 p.m. Thursday: 

  • Eastern Prince George's County
  • Northern Calvert County
  • Anne Arundel County

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the following areas until 12 a.m. Thursday: 

  • Washington, D.C.
  • Frederick County
  • Montgomery County
  • Prince Georges County
  • Charles County
  • Carroll County
  • Arlington County
  • City of Alexandria
  • City of Fairfax
  • City of Fredericksburg
  • City of Manassas
  • Fairfax County
  • Fauquier County
  • Prince William County
  • Stafford County

The storms brought a significant cool-down to the region after a near-record hot day

All three airports hit 99° today, with Dulles setting a record and Baltimore tying a record. D.C. fell short of their record high of 101°F. 

The rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist through the evening but sunshine and dry conditions will be back Thursday.

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