Strong to Severe Storms Firing Up Again
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Plenty of sun today boosted temperatures into the 80s, which in turn destabilized the atmosphere nicely. Unlike yesterday, which saw numerous hail reports for the far southern suburbs, much of the area stands a risk of getting hit through the evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of heavy rain, isolated damaging winds and some large hail. Additional storms are possible later.
By Ian Livingston |
June 3, 2009; 5:00 PM ET
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Posted by: Yellowboy | June 3, 2009 3:25 PM
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In case people are like me and tend to read only the top post comments, I just wanted to mention what I just posted below...
Current observations: Thunder heard in the Blue Ridge east of Front Royal. Storm may be forming just to my east.
Posted by: spgass1 | June 3, 2009 3:35 PM
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Yellowboy, there are specific criteria for a severe storm -- winds of 58 mph or greater and/or hail larger than 3/4". The hail part will be changing to 1" in the future here and already has in other places.
Posted by: Ian-CapitalWeatherGang | June 3, 2009 3:51 PM
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New SPC discussion. Storms still expected to fire up across the area though it's been slow so far.
Posted by: Ian-CapitalWeatherGang | June 3, 2009 4:47 PM
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Quick pop-up storm over Franklin Square. Enough rain to wet the ground, but otherwise uneventful. Might the brief rain and resulting temp drop stabilize our local atmosphere somewhat? Either way, as CWG has said, the set up at this point doesn't look ripe for the an outbreak even close to the scale of what we saw 366 days ago. For those who missed the June 4,2008 derecho, my picture of it blasting across the tidal basin is Photo # 45 in CWG's "You Weather Photos." Certainly a day I'll always remember.
End shameless self-promotion.
Posted by: ParkerGP | June 3, 2009 4:51 PM
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REPORT OF 71MPH WINDS GUST IN CULPEPER VA WITH TRESS DOWN.
Posted by: clintonportis17 | June 3, 2009 4:52 PM
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OK! I'm safely home from work. Now bring on the severe weather!
Oh, um, if you all want it to wait until you get home, I'm down with that. But hurry up and get home...I'm too excited to wait much longer!
Posted by: LaurainNWDC | June 3, 2009 5:11 PM
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So what time do you think the storm will hit upper MoCo?
Posted by: Post43 | June 3, 2009 5:54 PM
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Centreville VA - Raining with sunshine/bright overcast here in western Fairfax county.
Posted by: FIREDRAGON47 | June 3, 2009 5:54 PM
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Here we go again....getting slammed by a heavy thunderstorm.
From last night's storm, we received an inch of water.
Posted by: david_in_stafford | June 3, 2009 5:56 PM
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Southeast Montgomery County: sun is out, no sign of rain.
Posted by: Murre | June 3, 2009 6:19 PM
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Storm building from the southern beltway north towards the city. First rumbles of in Arlington.
And don't forget, follow the latest updates at our "Breaking Weather" Twitter feed, http://www.twitter.com/dcweatheralerts. It's like @capitalweather, only more important (and rarely used).
Posted by: JJones-CapitalWeatherGang | June 3, 2009 6:28 PM
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Hey Gang: your map is not showing the warnings for the tidal Potomac or for southern Stafford and points south. This latter warning goes until 7 pm.
Posted by: Murre | June 3, 2009 6:31 PM
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@Murre... Special Marine Warnings are there for me. Maybe a refresh issue?
Posted by: JJones-CapitalWeatherGang | June 3, 2009 6:33 PM
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Gang: now your map is showing the warnings.
Posted by: Murre | June 3, 2009 6:35 PM
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There's a new entry up. See you there.
Posted by: Murre | June 3, 2009 6:39 PM
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Peace... Back to the top entry.
Posted by: JJones-CapitalWeatherGang | June 3, 2009 6:42 PM
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Current temp. in Burke: 83.1 with partly sunny skies.
What is the difference between a strong thunderstorm and a severe thunderstorm? Thanks!