Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Across NoVA, DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Steamy weather has the possibility of severe thunderstorms brewing in the DC region Saturday afternoon, resulting in an alert. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.

Scattered thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts and large hail this afternoon through this evening. In addition, thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall that lead to isolated instances of flooding.

A severe thunderstorm is one with winds of at least 58 mph and/or hail at least 1 inch in diameter, according to the National Weather Service's definition. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.

The following areas as well as Washington, D.C., are under the severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 29: Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, along with Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Here's the latest weekend forecast:

Saturday Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.