Severe Thunderstorms, Possible Tornado, Heading To DMV Region

Residents throughout the region are being cautioned that there could be some severe weather heading to Maryland and Virginia.

The severe weather outlook for Monday, July 3.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Zak Failla

07/03/2023 3:11 p.m.

There is an "enhanced risk" of severe thunderstorms with possible tornados forming and heavy wind gusts are expected in the DMV beginning around 3 p.m. on Monday, July 3, according to forecasters.

The bulk of the storm is expected to impact the area along and east of the Blue Ridge, officials say. Damaging winds and hail are also possible.

According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms can be expected throughout the evening, though things are expected to be mostly sunny for the Fourth of July, with only a slight chance of scattered showers later in the evening.

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