{"id":800182,"date":"2026-08-03T00:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T00:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/800182\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T00:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T00:16:09","slug":"severe-storms-flash-flooding-possible-in-dc-area-as-wet-pattern-settles-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/800182\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe storms, flash flooding possible in DC area as wet pattern settles in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Severe storms, damaging winds and flash flooding are possible Sunday in the D.C. area, with daily rain chances continuing this week.<\/p>\n<p>A slow-moving storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the D.C. region through Monday, potentially producing flash flooding conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch until midnight Sunday for large parts of the D.C. metro area, as ground stop have impacted Reagan National, BWI Marshall and Dulles International airports for several hours.<\/p>\n<p>7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Pe\u00f1a said that while a few stronger storms are possible for most of Sunday afternoon, especially west of Interstate 95, periods of heavy rain could produce flooding concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Storm-related alerts:<\/p>\n<p>Flash flood watch runs until midnight Sunday for Northern Virginia and large parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George\u2019s counties.<\/p>\n<p>Flash flood warning until 7:45 p.m. for the following areas:<\/p>\n<p>Northwestern District of Columbia<br \/>\nSoutheastern Montgomery County in central Maryland<br \/>\nArlington County in northern Virginia<br \/>\nEastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia<br \/>\nEastern Prince William County in northern Virginia<br \/>\nThe City of Alexandria in northern Virginia<br \/>\nThe Southeastern City of Fairfax in northern Virginia<br \/>\nThe City of Falls Church in northern Virginia<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service said widespread showers and thunderstorms have the potential to become severe, with damaging wind gusts the main severe-weather threat.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are urged to be cautious as some roadways across the D.C. region have become partially flooded.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-newsletter_full_width wp-image-29482704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Flooding-600x333.png\" alt=\"Flooded Virginia roadway\" width=\"600\" height=\"333\"\/>As severe storms move across the D.C. region, reports of flooded roads are beginning to trickle in. In Virginia, a portion of the westbound lanes of Interstate 66 were impacted. (Courtesy Virginia Department of Transportation)<\/p>\n<p>The unsettled pattern continues Monday with periods of rain and thunderstorms in a warm, humid air mass. Daily chances for showers and storms remain in the forecast through at least the middle of the week, Pe\u00f1a said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NWS_BaltWash\/status\/2083827824847102276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The National Weather Service<\/a> said daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist through the end of the week.<\/p>\n<p>Storm damage felt through region<\/p>\n<p>As at-times heavy storms stomped through the area, they definitely left their mark.<\/p>\n<p>On Avalon Drive, off Massachusetts Avenue, a large tree limb fell, pulled wires down and damaged the pole, During that, a nearby transformer blew, a tree caught on fire and caused isolated power outages in that area.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Update \u2013 Avalon Dr, Wood Acres, off Massachusetts Ave, large tree limb fell, pulled wires down, damaged pole &amp; wires, nearby transformer blew, tree caught on fire, isolated power out in area <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L8K5lnjlDX\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/L8K5lnjlDX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Now6y42Fg4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Now6y42Fg4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mcfrsPIO\/status\/2084041814336520494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>There are outages in the region as well, the majority of reports being recorded in Virginia. \u00a0The latest figures\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/power-outage-map-for-virginia-maryland-and-d-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">are around 8,000 cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>FORECAST<\/p>\n<p>TONIGHT: WEATHER ALERT<br \/>Scattered thunderstorms<br \/>Lows: 70-75<br \/>Winds: South 5-10 mph<br \/>Scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue to trek across the Mid-Atlantic with heavy rain that will increase the flash flooding threat. It is very difficult to know how deep water is over a roadway, especially at night, so remember to turn around, don\u2019t drown.<\/p>\n<p>TOMORROW:<br \/>Cloudy, areas of rain<br \/>Highs: around 85<br \/>Winds: South 5-10 mph<br \/>Slow moving, heavy thunderstorms continue through Monday with torrential rains continuing the flash flooding threat. It will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid, with locally gusty winds, frequent lightning and isolated flash flooding possible. Highs will generally be in the middle 80s.<\/p>\n<p>TUESDAY:<br \/>Mostly cloudy, storm chance<br \/>Highs: 83-88<br \/>Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph<br \/>A mostly cloudy and dry day, but isolated showers and storms return overnight into Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>WEDENSDAY:<br \/>Partly cloudy, storm chance<br \/>Highs: 85-90<br \/>Winds: South 5-10 mph<br \/>A few more breaks in the clouds could lead to more sunshine and slightly hotter temperatures. However, this will likely further destabilize the atmosphere leading to additional chances for showers and storms.<\/p>\n<p>THURSDAY:<br \/>Partly cloudy, storm chance<br \/>Highs: 86-91<br \/>Winds: South 5-10 mph<br \/>Partly cloudy for most, with isolated showers and storms by the afternoon. The nearby stalled weather maker will likely begin to move offshore by the end of the week, which could increase the threat for severe storms.<\/p>\n<p>Power Outage Map<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Current conditions<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">\u00a9 2026 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. 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