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severe storm threat
Coverage of severe storm threat in the Nexus archive.
- Warm, humid weekend ahead before rounds of storms return to DC area
The D.C. area will experience warm, humid conditions Saturday with isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Storms are expected to intensify Sunday and Monday as a cold front and low pressure system approach, bringing potential severe weather, heavy rain, and gusty winds. The active weather pattern is projected to continue through the week with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms.
- Molly says the heat settles in for the weekend
Dangerous heat with afternoon highs in the 90s and triple-digit feels-like temperatures is expected through Sunday, accompanied by an Extreme Heat Warning until Sunday evening. A level 2 severe storm threat is also in effect for Sunday.