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Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Forecasters are cautioning that oppressive heat may be headed to the DMV region with temperatures possibly approaching 100 degrees in the area. The National Weather Service announced that an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Saturday, June 20 with possible heat index values touching 105 to 110 degrees in certain parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. National Weather Service It will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Residents have been advised to:  Stay in air conditioning and out of the sun, if possible; Check on friends, family, neighbors, and…

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by Zak Failla
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Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia When it rains, it pours. A week after the DMV region was battered by severe thunderstorms that left tens of thousands without power for days, a new batch of wicked weather is making its way to the area. Tornado Warnings have been issued in Charles, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax counties on Monday afternoon, and some officials are advising that residents batten down the hatches.  Tornado Warning including Springfield VA, Lincolnia VA and Rose Hill VA until 4:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/clR12BZw2x — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 14, 2023 Tornado Warning includin…

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Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years' Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years'
Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years' Batten down the hatches. Some more wicked weather is expected to batter the DMV Region on Monday as the National Weather Service upgraded it's "Severe Weather Threat" to a level four on Monday, Aug. 7. 8/7: Per @NWS_BaltWash, DC is under Level 4 Risk for severe weather today. Widespread & intense storms likely.🗑 Bring in trash cans & secure loose, outdoor items🔋 Keep devices charged📲 Sign up for alerts: https://t.co/w8ggoUnnN8🚫 NEVER drive through flooded roads #DCWx pic.twitter.com/QYn6UzGJwh — DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management (@DC_HSEMA) August 7, 2023 Forecast…

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Severe Thunderstorms, Possible Tornado, Heading To DMV Region Severe Thunderstorms, Possible Tornado, Heading To DMV Region
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. 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. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms today, with some strong to severe with the greatest threat along and east of the Blue Ridge. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with storms today and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx …

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by Zak Failla