Thunderstorms could bring DC region much-needed rain during evening commute
- On Monday, March 31, 2025, the East Coast, including Virginia and the D.C. Region, faces a threat of severe thunderstorms from the afternoon into the night, potentially lasting until around midnight in eastern Virginia.
- A cold front approaching from the west on Monday afternoon is expected to trigger widely scattered storms, which will intensify and become more numerous by the evening.
- The primary threats from these storms include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes due to wind shear and rotating storms, although not all areas will necessarily experience storm activity.
- Forecasters, including those from the National Weather Service and 7News, emphasize the potential for severe weather, stating, "WE HAVE HAD A GORGEOUS WEEKEND, BUT WE ARE ALSO GEARING UP FOR SOME POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER," and noting that "isolated hail and a tornado are possible with a severe storm."
- Following the storms, Tuesday is expected to be sunny and cooler, with temperatures barely reaching 60 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph, a stark contrast to the warmer temperatures experienced over the weekend.
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Thunderstorms could bring DC region much-needed rain during evening commute
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