A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area.
The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Forecasters say strong storms with damaging winds, hail and even ”a couple” of tornadoes are possible tonight.
More from the National Weather Service:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 27 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3:17 P.M. TO 10 P.M. EDT THURSDAY.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/x9b6cy7S3q
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 27, 2026
