Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds to DC Area

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, heavy rain and lightning moved through the D.C. area Tuesday evening.

The entire region was under a severe thunderstorm watch ahead of the storms.

Temperatures rose into the low 90s earlier Tuesday and the heat index rose to about 100°.

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Heat and storm chances are set to subside Wednesday as highs reach the upper 80s, with plenty of sunshine and low rain chances.

Thursday is pegged to be the hottest day of the week. The heat index could reach the lower 100s.

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