Washington, D.C. – Damaging winds topping 60 mph could slam parts of Maryland, Virginia, and the D.C. metro area starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, as multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms sweep through the region into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, the strongest storms are expected between 2 and 9 p.m., bringing threats of localized flash flooding, isolated tornadoes—particularly south and east of D.C.—and hail up to one inch in diameter. The highest risk covers central Virginia and southern Maryland, with a “slight risk” designation from the Storm Prediction Center.
Communities such as Alexandria, Fredericksburg, and Gaithersburg may see downed trees or power lines from high winds. Portions of western Maryland, including Hagerstown and Cumberland, are also vulnerable to flooding from torrential rain. The NWS urges residents to secure outdoor items and have multiple ways to receive alerts—via NOAA Weather Radio, smartphone, or local news outlets.
Motorists should avoid driving through flooded roads and expect possible delays on I-95, US-29, and I-270 as storms intensify during the afternoon commute.
Severe weather warnings remain possible into the evening. Stay alert for updates from local emergency services.
