Monday brings thunderstorms, 60 mph winds, hail the size of ‘ping pong balls’ to DC region
To start the workweek, D.C.-area residents should brace for a chance of severe thunderstorms that could bring wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail and possibly tornadoes on Monday.
A line of showers and thunderstorms accompanied by large hail and “damaging winds,” will hit the region on Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service,
“The strongest storms may produce winds up to 70 mph and hail up to the size of ping pong balls,”
7News Meteorologist Mark Peña said. “An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out.”
The storms are expected to start at around 2 p.m. and continue into the overnight hours, ending around midnight. The highest chance of severe storms is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Increased confidence in severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds on Monday afternoon. Latest update from @NWSSPC has brought an Enhanced Risk for severe storms along/east of the I-95 corridor. Have multiple ways to get warning tomorrow. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/L5tDWsSpTm
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 25, 2023
“The evening commute will likely be greatly impacted by Monday’s weather,” 7News Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said.
Afternoon commuters are encouraged to take caution, as damaging winds and heavy rain could cause downed power lines and debris. There’s also a chance for flooding in low-lying areas such as near creeks and streams, van de Graaff said.
Areas along and east of Interstate 95 are currently under “Enhanced Risk” from the extreme weather.
The next chance for wet weather comes Tuesday with a chance of scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast
MONDAY: Partly sunny. Hot and humid. Tracking strong PM storms; risk of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornado. Winds: South 15 mph. Heat Index: 95-99. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
MONDAY NIGHT: Storms end. Mostly cloudy. Winds: South 5 mph. Lows in the mid 60s to low 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance for scattered showers, storms. Winds: Southwest 10 mph. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Isolated afternoon storms. Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph. Highs in the low to mid 80s.
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WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer contributed to this report.