Updated forecast: Numerous hail reports, some large, as severe storms pass area (2024)

Please find our forecast through tomorrow below and earlier storm updates at bottom.

4:08 p.m. — Storms mainly south of area, isolated additional possible

The main zone of thunderstorms now runs from about Warrenton to La Plata and across southern Maryland. Nothing in our nearby area is currently warned and the hail threat has ended for now.

Although an isolated storm remains possible north of the broken line to the south, nothing of concern is roaming at the moment.

3:44 p.m. — Some hail pictures shared with us on X

From 2:04 p.m.

With a second day of highs in the 80s locally, a front sinking into the area is sparking strong to severe storms in and around Loudoun County and across northern parts of the area this afternoon. These storms continue to drift south with the front into evening. The highest risk of severe weather is in the immediate area and southward.

Through Tonight: Showers and storms in the northwest suburbs continue to shift south and east. The most widespread storminess is probably south of Interstate 66 and Route 50 as storms mature this afternoon. Even in that part of the area, they can be scattered. The main threats from storms are the potential for damaging wind, some hail, heavy rain and dangerous lightning. While most showers and storms are moving away by sunset or so, an isolated storm can persist until later evening. Lows range across the 50s.

Tomorrow (Tuesday): Partial sunshine is a good bet through the day. A random shower or two could form late, but most spots stay dry. While it is cooler, it’s still mild, with highs in the low or mid-70s. Winds are light and variable.

Pollen update: Tree pollen is VERY HIGH at 2359 grains per cubic meter of air. Peak pollen is here.

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Earlier storm updates....

3:28 p.m. — Severe storm passing southern D.C., headed into Prince George’s County

As a storm continues diving east-southeast, a new warning is up for Southeast D.C. and parts of Prince George’s County until 4:15 p.m. Places in line include District Heights and Upper Marlboro.

Large hail continues to be reported at times with this storm.

3:00 p.m. — Severe storm approaching Arlington, D.C., Alexandria

Of storms in the area, the most intense is passing Vienna and the western Beltway on its way into the heart of the area. Arlington and the southern half of D.C. are in the way of this storm next.

This zone is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:45 p.m.

The storm has a history of producing enough hail to coat the ground, and some as large as golf balls. Hail that large can cause small dents in cars and other light damage.

2:45 p.m. — Golf ball size hail near Brambleton

A second big storm is over eastern Loudoun and heading into western Fairfax counties. The severe storm warning for it currently runs until 3:00 p.m.

Trained spotter reports indicate golf ball size hail fell in Hanson Park, to the west of Brambleton.

2:15 p.m. — Scattered intense storms moving southeast into immediate area

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of central Montgomery County for a storm that may produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail as large as quarters. The warning runs until 2:45 p.m., including places like Germanton, Rockville and Bethesda.

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