Washington, D.C. – Severe thunderstorms are rolling through the DMV and the Mid-Atlantic tonight, threatening the evening commute and late travel with damaging winds, power outages, and flooding through midnight. Residents from Baltimore to Richmond and as far east as the Jersey Shore are urged to stay weather-aware as storms push east, packing wind gusts up to 70 mph and heavy rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service, Severe Thunderstorm Watches remain in effect for the District of Columbia, nearly 70 Maryland and Virginia counties, and much of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The most dangerous window continues until 10 p.m. for the D.C. metro, with the watch expanding to midnight from Philadelphia through coastal Maryland and Delaware.
City crews and state DOTs are reporting downed trees and power lines across Montgomery, Fairfax, Baltimore, and Henrico counties. Flooded streets are likely in Annapolis, Alexandria, and along the I-95 corridor. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, secure outdoor items, and charge devices. Power companies warn that outages could linger into Thursday morning.
Storms could disrupt Amtrak, MARC, and SEPTA rail lines, and officials remind drivers never to cross flooded roadways. Tonight’s storms mark one of the largest severe weather threats this summer for the Mid-Atlantic, similar in scope to the June 2023 derecho.
Watches and warnings remain in effect until at least midnight, with more advisories possible overnight as the storm system exits the coast.
