The Brief
- Storms bring severe threat to the region Thursday.
- Storm chances rise after midday and continue into the evening.
- Damaging winds and heavy downpours possible with a slight risk for severe weather.
WASHINGTON – Showers and thunderstorms will bring a severe threat to the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.
What we know:
Storm chances build through the afternoon and evening, potentially affecting the commute as storms begin to pop up across the area. Early winds will pull in more humid air ahead of an approaching cold front, setting the stage for stronger storms later in the day.…