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DC, VA, MD weather: Severe storms timeline, impacts Saturday
FOX 5 DC • • nation
Key Points:
- The DMV region is transitioning from unhealthy wildfire smoke caused by Canadian fires to extreme heat and severe thunderstorms expected on Saturday.
- Smoke has reduced visibility and air quality, with Code Red to Code Purple fine-particle pollution levels remaining into Saturday morning before improving in the afternoon.
- Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast through Saturday evening, with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail, possible tornadoes, and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding.
- A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with temperatures in the mid-90s and humidity making it feel like 105 degrees; officials advise staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activity.
- Weather conditions are expected to improve Sunday, with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity, and a high near 89 degrees.
