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Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Travel disruptions are likely and power outages are a risk throughout the DMV region as severe storms are expected to roll through the area on Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in the zone where thunderstorms may go above and beyond garden-variety intensity with frequent lightning, damagi…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast
Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast The Northeast is in store for another rainy weekend, this time with a possibility of flooding. According to AccuWeather meteorologists and the National Weather Service, severe downpours are posing a threat to the region. Strong to severe storms were expected across the region Friday, afternoon, July 14, and continue over the course of the weekend, the National Weather Service says. Showers and t-storms, a few of which could be severe, are likely mainly during the afternoon & evening hours the next... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Friday, July 14, 20…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Loudoun County Firefighters Injured During Severe Storm Calls Loudoun County Firefighters Injured During Severe Storm Calls
Loudoun County Firefighters Injured During Severe Storm Calls Two firefighters were injured responding to the severe storm that downed trees, knocked over power lines, and sparked a fire in one Loudoun County home.  The severe storms that passed through northern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, June 22, brought flooding, high winds, and a lot of damage. Firefighters responded to dozens of calls.  In Loudoun County, a lightning bolt struck a home in the 25000 block of Kinsale Place in Aldie around 4 p.m., which sparked a fire in the attic, the Loudoun County fire department said.  Firefighters were fast on the scene and put ou…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS
Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS An active weather front is expected to bring heavy rains, potential flooding and thunderstorms to Maryland and Virginia this afternoon.  Today will bring active weather to the region with the potential for flooding rains this afternoon and into the night. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible bringing the potential for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/s2sVvGzOlW — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 6, 2022 The National Weather Service has implemented a Flood Watch for the Baltimore/DC area and parts of Virgini…

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by David Cifarelli