With all the warmth and moisture around, showers and storms have fired up to our west. Some could sweep through parts of the area through this evening, and there’s a chance that a few storms could produce damaging winds and hail, in addition to lightning and heavy rain.
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Through tonight: Scattered thunderstorms are possible through the evening, and may end up most numerous in the western and northern parts of the area. Activity could last through about midnight. The best chances for storms near the Beltway are probably closer to sunset, if they don’t fall apart before arrival. Any storm could be strong to locally severe.
Remember that a severe thunderstorm watch means ingredients are in place for the possibility of severe storms — it is not a guarantee your location will be hit. However, if a warning is issued for your location, it means a storm is imminent and you should seek shelter.
Overnight, lows should fall to a zone roughly from the mid-60s to near 70. Winds continue blowing from the south, around 5 mph. Some patchy fog may form.
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Tomorrow (Thursday): After any patchy fog departs, skies are probably cloudier than not, which may end up limiting late-day storm potential somewhat. There’s presently a Level 1 of 5 risk of severe storms from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. However, showers and storms may end up more numerous today than tomorrow — irrespective of whether they’re severe. Highs should range from around 80 to the mid-80s.
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Pollen update: Tree pollen is moderate at 22.68 grains per cubic meter of air. Grass pollen is moderate/high, and mold spores are as well.
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Jason Samenow contributed to this report.