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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed May 20, 2026, 03:14 PM Wednesday

DC: A vigorous cold front will sweep thru DC area this afternoon/evening, setting off strong to severe storms [View all]

I've got a Midland NOAA weather radio here that's flashing me a big orange "watch" signal.

Capital Weather Gang
‪@capitalweather.bsky.social‬

What to know about today’s severe storm threat

A vigorous cold front will sweep thru DC area this afternoon/evening, setting off strong to severe storms and putting an end to the record-breaking heat.

The most probable timing for storms is 3-9p.

More info: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/20/dc-area-weather-forecast-scorching-today-with-storms-likely-then-much-cooler-damp/


11:24 AM · May 20, 2026

What to know about today’s severe storm threat

A vigorous cold front will sweep thru DC area this afternoon/evening, setting off strong to severe storms and putting an end to the record-breaking heat.

The most probable timing for storms is 3-9p.

More info: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T15:24:19.651Z
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