Thunderstorms pelted several locations in the D.C. area Monday, creating traffic impact on the roadways.
Just after 6:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm struck near the National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Damaging winds moved from Southeast D.C. toward Suitland, Maryland, the National Weather Service reported. Winds have been clocked between 60 to 70 mph.
Winds over 60 mph have been reported in Silver Spring southwest toward Chevy Chase.
As of 8 p.m., storms are being reported east of Interstate 95.
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A flash flood watch is in effect for most of the area until 9 p.m., as well as a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. Monday.
“Not everyone will see storms, but those that do may experience damaging winds and large hail. Storms will be slow movers, and there will also be the risk of flash flooding. The severe threat will start to diminish after sunset, with all storms over with before midnight,” Storm Team4 meteorologist Mike Stinneford said.
A tree blew over onto the southbound lanes of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Powder Mill Road around 6 p.m.
Shortly before 7 p.m., power lines fell onto Route 50 east of Kenilworth Avenue in Cheverly, Maryland. The downed wires also affected freight rail traffic but are not expected to affect the nearby Metrorail tracks.
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The storms dumped heavy rain on the Capital Beltway and overwhelmed at least one storm drain on the Outer Loop near Route 450. The left lanes were impassable but the water receded about half an hour later. The South Capitol Street underpass at Malcolm X Avenue flooded.
Stinneford said Monday marks the 11th consecutive day the region has reached 90 degrees or higher, and the streak is likely to continue for the next several days.
“A tropical system could bring some relief from the heat late in the week, but if it tracks too far out to sea, our string of 90-degree days could continue into the weekend,” he said.
The pattern of heat combined with rain looks like it will repeat on Tuesday.
“We do it all again tomorrow with plenty of sunshine, temperatures in the low 90s with the heat index around 100 and a chance for some afternoon storms,” said Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts.
On Wednesday, temperatures will still be in the low 90s with plenty of sunshine and a change of isolated storms in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast
Overnight: Lingering showers late, clearing overnight with patchy fog. Temps in the 70s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid with a 30% chance of evening storms. Temps in the low to mid 90s.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot with isolated chances of rain. Temps in the low 90s.
Thursday: Mostly to partly sunny with increasing clouds. Highs near 90s.
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