The Brief
- Near-record warmth continues Wednesday, with highs close to 80 degrees.
- A strong cold front could trigger late-day thunderstorms between 3 and 7 p.m.
- Much colder air arrives Thursday, with falling temperatures and additional showers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a record-breaking warm day in the DC region, a tornado warning has been issued for parts of northern Maryland on Wednesday, with tornado watches in parts of northern Virginia toward the Baltimore area.
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Severe weather
What we know:
After a dry first half of Wednesday with a mix of clouds and some sunshine, a strong cold front approaching from the west will bring the threat of late-day thunderstorms, especially between 3 and 7 p.m.
Storms are not guaranteed everywhere, but any that develop could produce:
- Gusty winds
- Heavy downpours
- Frequent lightning
- An isolated tornado
The same storm system produced severe weather, including tornadoes, in parts of Indiana and eastern Illinois on Tuesday.
Tornado warning, watches
The details:…