Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornado, Hail In Virginia Severe Storm Forecast: NWS

VIRGINIA — Northern Virginia commuters will have to plan ahead for their Monday afternoon and evening drive home, as severe thunderstorms are possible that could pack hail and strong winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say the possible severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening could include multiple rounds of storms. Damaging winds are the main impact the National Weather Service expects, but isolated large hail and a tornado weren’t ruled out.

A hazardous weather outlook applies to the whole region, including the District of Columbia, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, King George County, northwest, central and southeast Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park and Loudoun County.

The chance for rain or storms ramps up at around 3 p.m. and continues overnight, said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.

“We could see some pockets of heavy rain also thunder lightening, damaging winds and hail,” Whelan told WTOP.

Here’s the DC forecast for the days ahead.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent. At night, showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm before 3 a.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74 and a 70 percent chance of precipitation.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91 and a 40 percent chance of precipitation. At night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m, then a slight chance of showers between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67 and 40 percent chance of precipitation.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 68.