Powerful storms set off floods and 4 tornado warnings
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Storms remain possible
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The intense heat and humidity will back down across Maryland with the risk of widespread severe storms diminishing.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and evening, with the strongest activity likely across northern Lower Michigan. The National Weather Service has indicated a marginal risk of severe storms, with potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding.
Thursday will be a “storm sandwich” with pockets of heavy rain in the morning, a dry midday, and scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms popping up across the region.
While there are no watches or warnings in place anywhere in the state for the first time since Sunday, the National Weather Service still says there will be spotty showers in the morning and scattered storms in the afternoon. Areas south and east of the Interstate 95 corridor are most likely to see precipitation.
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Federal agencies that monitor and forecast storms got heaps of attention on Capitol Hill Wednesday, as Florida prepares to enter peak hurricane season next month.
Thousands of people were in the path of a dangerous storm that moved through North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.
A line of heavy thunderstorms swept across the D.C. region Wednesday evening, unleashing torrential rains that flooded streets and violent wind gusts that toppled trees. The storms produced spectacular skies — including menacing clouds on approach and vivid rainbows upon exiting.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday for most of the tri-state area, as thunderstorms threaten to bring powerful straight-line winds and carry the potential for isolated flash flooding.
Cleanup efforts are underway after powerful storms swept through the D.C. region Wednesday night, prompting a tornado warning in the District and Flash Flood alerts from northern Virginia to Maryland.