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Key points for today
- A tornado clock is valid until 2 pm and a flood clock is valid until the evening
- Many storms are possible: the first around noon; a second to late afternoon to early evening; and a third around sunset or shortly after. Storms may be most common in the first and third rounds.
- Storms can be severe, with torrential rain, lightning, destructive winds, hail, and perhaps built-in tornado activity. The first round may be the most intense, but severe storms in the second and third rounds cannot be ruled out. Recurrent rainfall can lead to areas of sudden flooding.
- Storm updates will be added when severe weather develops below. The forecast for the holiday weekend can be found by scrolling down.
6:40 a.m. – Tornado and flood clocks have been issued for the area
The National Meteorological Service has issued tornado monitoring for much of the region by 2 p.m. Storms in southwestern Virginia have already shown some signs of rotation and warned of tornadoes in the region. These storms – which could intensify – should reach the Washington area between about 11 a.m. (in our southwest areas), around noon in the Beltway area and 1 p.m. east of Interstate 95 and toward the bay.
Storms will be capable of torrential rain, lightning, destructive gusts of wind, hail and perhaps some fast-paced tornadoes in several places.
Tornado clock released for parts of the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 14:00 EDT pic.twitter.com/g4lj0QsveT
– NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) May 27, 2022
“The gradual increase in the intensity of thunderstorms and the coverage should continue for the rest of the morning,” wrote the Center for Storm Forecasting of the National Meteorological Service. “Several tornadoes and scattered damage to local strong gusts are possible.”
Remember that a tornado clock means there are ingredients for possible tornado development; are not a guarantee. However, if a tornado warning has been issued for your location, it means that a storm capable of producing a tornado is imminent or that a tornado has been detected. In case of a warning situation, take shelter in the lowest level of a strong building, in an inner room away from windows.
In addition to the serious danger of thunderstorms and tornadoes, numerous rounds of heavy rainfall can lead to flooding in some areas, leading to flooding. One to two inches of rain may fall in a short time, and some areas may see more than three inches from the combined circles of storms.
“Excessive runoff can lead to flooding of rivers, streams, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone areas,” the meteorological service said.
Remember that if the water crosses a road, do not try to cross it, as the water level is difficult to assess. Turn around, don’t drown.
After the lunch wave in the late afternoon, torn storms will be possible, with a possible last round near or after sunset. These additional storms can also be severe.
We will add updates to this article as storms unfold and move in the area and in our Twitter feed; the next update will probably be around 9am
Detailed forecast from 5 o’clock in the morning
Somewhat subjective assessment of the time of day for a scale from 0 to 10.
3/10: It is difficult to rate higher. The storms are targeting serious weather threats in the region: destructive winds, isolated floods, heavy hail and even one or two tornadoes. Less sunshine equals less powerful storms.
- today: Strong to strong storms are possible. Maximum values: from the mid-70s to nearly 80.
- Tonight: Stronger storms; evening flood? Low levels: Low until the mid-60s.
- tomorrow: It clears up in the morning, mostly on a sunny afternoon. Maximum: from the mid-70s to about 80.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. Maximum values: Low until the mid 80’s.
Remember, when you are aware of the weather today, have more than one source for your severe weather warnings. Much of the east coast is likely to be stormy tonight, with many serious threats possible. After a little more unstable weather tomorrow, the sky cleared for Sunday on Remembrance Day, as the heat returns.
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Today (Friday): Showers are possible almost anytime. Storms can start in the afternoon. All solar bursts in the clouds only heat up and cause more instability – fuel for later storms to be strong to heavy. The more clouds, the better for me – the less chance of a severe storm. More sun increases the chances of seeing destructive winds, heavy hail and even a few tornadoes. Mugs from the mid-70s to nearly 80 (the sunniest places) is our high temperature range. Southern winds can gust to about 20 mph even outside storms. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight: Heavy rains and storms may continue after midnight. Heavy rain can cause localized flooding, especially if storms move repeatedly in the same area and rain 2 inches or more falls instead of the nearly 1 inch expected for most places. Low temperatures bottomed out from low to mid-60s. Confidence: Medium-High
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Tomorrow (Saturday): The sky is partly sunny and the clouds tend to dissipate during the day. Short-term rain or a storm in the afternoon cannot be ruled out. Slightly humid high temperatures tend to be around 80 degrees in the mid-1970s. The western breeze is trying to stay below 10 mph. Near dawn, look east to catch the junction of Mars and Jupiter. Confidence: Medium
Tomorrow night: The possibility of a shower disappears in the evening. Otherwise, the sky slowly clears. Low temperatures tend to the upper 50’s to low 60’s. Confidence: Medium
Sunday: The sky can stay mostly sunny, so get this sunscreen! High temperatures are easily warmed by the strong May sun, moving to lows until the mid-80s with humidity under control. Confidence: Medium-High
Sunday night: The sky should remain mostly clear. Low temperatures enjoy relatively calm winds and clearer skies – cooling easier when that happens – down to lows by the mid-60s. Confidence: Medium
Seasonally hot temperatures from the 90’s to the mid-90’s return Remembrance Day until Tuesday. The humidity tries to stay moderate – so we can thread the needle for the beach time without sweating too far from the water! The sky should stay sunnier than it is for these barbecues. We will keep you informed if anything changes. Confidence: Medium
NJ / Del./Md. beaches: Chance of thunderstorms on Friday / Saturday (strong Friday night?), Mostly sunny Sunday / Monday. High temperatures from the middle to the upper 70s / low temperatures from the upper 50s to the lower 60s. The waves are 1 to 3 feet high and the water temperature varies from 60 to 70 feet.
Beaches of Va./NC: Broken storms Friday / Saturday (strong Friday night?), Mostly sunny Sunday / Monday. High temperatures in the low 80s / low temperatures in the middle to the upper 60s. Wave heights from 1 to 3 feet and low water temperatures until the mid-70s.
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