Saturday's rain is over, and it ended with some showers and a rumble of thunder.
A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 6 p.m. for Washington D.C. and surrounding suburbs in Maryland and Virginia, and Storm Team4 also declared a Weather Alert. A full list of weather alerts from the National Weather Service can be found here. No more severe weather is expected for the late evening.
A cold front moving into the area Saturday afternoon brought risk of severe storms, damaging winds gusts and hail in certain areas, according to Storm Team4.
The first system of severe weather started coming into the region at around 2:45 p.m. A less severe line of storms will continue to regress to the east and reach the I-95 corridor around 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer projects.
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The storm threats were strong wind, heavy rain with isolated flash flooding possible, lighting and a slight chance of spin-up tornado. Culpeper County saw downed tress and was under a tornado warning.
Saturday's temperatures began in the high 70s ahead of the storm, about a 20 degree decrease from Friday's record highs near the 90s.The temperatures warming for a longer period of time will help fuel the approaching storms.
Highs will be in the 60s starting Sunday, and will be well below average for next week.
Metro reminded customers not to run for a bus or train due to the slick conditions caused by rain.
Petworth Porchfest rescheduled its event from Saturday to April 29 due to the potential for thunderstorms.
The D.C. area has been in a dry period, and the storms will give the area much needed rain. After the storms, the area will remain dry until next Thursday, according to Storm Team4.
Here's how the next few days are looking:
- Sunday: Sun and clouds, cooler. Breezy with a spotty shower. High of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cool. High of 63.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool. High of 64.
