A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was just issued for Arlington and the D.C. area.
Damaging wind gusts, hail and frequent lightning is possible, forecasters say. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m.
As of publication time, scattered storms were starting to form to the west of the immediate metro area.
The watch follows storms packing damaging winds that knocked out power to thousands in Arlington and Falls Church last night (Thursday). Power restoration was still ongoing as of Friday afternoon.
More from the National Weather Service:
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/GekAS7ctRC
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 12, 2026
We expect thunderstorms to start forming after 3PM today and persist through this evening. Damaging winds are the primary hazard, but isolated hail is also possible. Ensure you have a safe place to go if your area is in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. #WVWx #VAWx #MDWx #DCWx pic.twitter.com/8jTCORj22X
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 12, 2026
