2026 Mid-Atlantic Severe Storm General Discussion

[NorthArlington101]

The SVR being canceled for DC is emblematic of a really mediocre summer storm season. Real snoozer.

[Nomz]

Another overly aggressive TORR from NWS LWX

[alexj7]

Across the street from me workers were on scaffolding that partially fell (per fire radio, I couldn’t see it on my side). This is in Gaithersburg. Sounds like they were okay. Saw fire equipment I didn’t know existed like an 18 wheeler truck (technical rescue 731).

[Kleimax]

A buddy of mine sent me a picture of some trees down on 29 near Ellicott City

[tstate21]

I honestly did not see much of a couplet with the tornado warned storms earlier, but now near Joppatowne there seems to be a bit of rotation. We'll see what happens with the next few scans. 

[Nomz]

Just now, Kleimax said:

A buddy of mine sent me a picture of some trees down on 29 near Ellicott City

LWX says the tor warning verifies because of this now

[Kleimax]

Looks like some decent wind heading towards Rock Hall on the eastern shore

[arlwx12]

Weather radio just announced a severe thunderstorm warning for SE Arl/SE DC.

Storm said to be over Alexandria.

 

[arlwx12]

That was an intense little burst near DCA.

DCA recorded a wind gust of 53 mph and .40 of rain in 6 minutes, as visibility shot down to 1/4 mile.

[Eskimo Joe]

2 hours ago, Kmlwx said:

be tough to bust at this point (famous last words)

IMO, today was not a bust. Solid slight risk day.

[Kay]

Lost power for 30 seconds and came back on, hallelujah! Spared after being hit during the heat wave. Over an inch of rain so far today. Plentiful T/L. Noisy. This is like a "if you enjoy the sound of summer thunder" line. Sound machine-worthy, classic. 

[CAPE]

I think there was a low prob of storms here today? Didn't pay much attention. Look to get hit pretty good, although the line is moving quickly. Wind really gusting on the front end. Took a few pics before I hauled ass up the driveway and into the house with all the T&L.