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Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…

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State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, citing "National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth could cause transportation difficulties and power outages," authorities announced the move to declare an emergency. During a state of emergency, first responders are able to mobilize resources and equipment needed for im…

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