Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued for several areas across DMV
WASHINGTON - 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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