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Powerful Storm With Downpours, Strong Winds Nears DMV: Here's 5-Day Forecast Powerful Storm With Downpours, Strong Winds Nears DMV: Here's 5-Day Forecast
Powerful Storm With Downpours, Strong Winds Nears DMV: Here's 5-Day Forecast A potent cross-country storm accompanying a strong cold front will bring thundery downpours and wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or more as it moves off the East Coast. The time frame for the system is Sunday, March 16 into St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, according to the National Weather Service. See the first image above from AccuWeather to see the broad area where rain and thunderstorms are expected. Click on the second image above to see where the strongest wind gusts are predicted, with gusts up to 60 mph in locations in the darker shade of purple. It's part of a mass…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potent Storm With 50 MPH Winds Nears East Coast: Here's Timing Potent Storm With 50 MPH Winds Nears East Coast: Here's Timing
Potent Storm With 50 MPH Winds Nears East Coast: Here's Timing A powerful cross-country storm fueled by a strong cold front will bring wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour as it pushes off the East Coast. The time frame for the system is Sunday, March 16 into St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, according to the National Weather Service. See the first image above from AccuWeather to see the broad area where gusty winds are predicted. Scattered power outages are possible. Thunderstorms are expected from northern Florida to New York state. (Click on the second image above.) It's part of a massive system that will spread across 30 states fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as Tropical Storm Debby continues to batter the DMV region.  Storms are expected to continue overnight, with upwards of four inches of rain possibly pouring in parts of the area, leading to increased risk of floods and "tropical downpours" as the storm continues to travel up the East Coast. The risk for flash flooding will continue to increase this evening and into the overnight hours. Rain amounts of 4-8" are possible along & west of the Blue Ridge with 2-4" further east. Remember if you see high water turn around …

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by Zak Failla