Severe Storms To Target MD Thursday: See Timing, Forecast
The National Weather Service says heat index values could reach 105 and scattered thunderstorms may bring damaging wind gusts and hail.
- The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for D.C., Arlington, and counties east of Interstate 95 on Thursday, with heat index values reaching 100 to 105 degrees as dangerous conditions grip the region.
- High temperatures in the mid-90s combined with a cold front approaching from the Great Lakes created unstable atmospheric conditions, generating high energy for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.
- Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, sent students home early Thursday due to air conditioning failures. The Storm Prediction Center expects peak severe weather between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- The Storm Prediction Center placed the D.C. region under a level 2 'slight risk' for severe weather. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned spaces, and monitor alerts during the dangerous afternoon and evening hours.
- A cold front will move offshore late Friday, bringing drier air and significantly lower humidity to the region. Saturday will deliver relief with sunny skies, highs near 90, and noticeably more comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
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