At 413 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from North Potomac to near Newington, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Emergency management reports a history of downed trees with
this line of storms.
IMPACT…Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include…
Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Dale City, Rockville, Bethesda,
Gaithersburg, Reston, Bowie, Annandale, Clinton, Olney, Springfield,
College Park, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Fairfax, Langley Park,
Beltsville, and Fort Hunt.