Washington, D.C. – Heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are moving across Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia this morning, prompting alerts for localized flooding and possible strong wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington.
Radar imagery early Thursday shows widespread showers and thunderstorms stretching from Winchester and Hagerstown through Baltimore and into the D.C. metro area. Some of these storms are producing locally heavy rainfall and brief downpours that may lead to poor drainage flooding, particularly in urban and low-lying areas.
The NWS says a few stronger storms could also generate isolated damaging wind gusts or even a brief tornado, especially west of the I-95 corridor. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by midday as the system moves eastward, with clearing skies possible by late afternoon.
Drivers are urged to use caution during the morning commute, reduce speed on wet roads, and avoid flooded intersections. Rainfall should taper off later today, leading to drier and calmer weather heading into Friday and the weekend.
