This is not normal by any means. It's 80 degrees at 920p in DC on April 5. This would be a warm July

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6. "Traffic and weather on the eights" says we're in for some bad weather this afternoon.

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https://wtop.com/weather/

Full Weather Report
Last updated on April 6, 2023 at 5:02 a.m.

By Eileen Whelan
First Alert Weather Meteorologist

After record warmth Wednesday, First Alert Weather is on a SEVERE ALERT Thursday afternoon and early evening for the potential for strong to severe storms. Some storms may bring gusty winds, hail and lightning.

Ahead of the cold front, expect a warm and muggy morning with some peeks of sunshine. Temperatures will rise into the low 80s by early Thursday afternoon. The heat and humidity, combined with the approaching front, will trigger scattered showers and storms between 2-7 p.m. Expect a wide range of rainfall totals depending on where some of the heavier pockets of rain develop. Also expect anywhere from .10 to over a half inch in some neighborhoods.

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WEATHER

JUST IN: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington

ARLnow.com Today at 3:00pm



Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m.

Forecasters say today’s sunshine and warmth may fuel strong storms starting this afternoon. Damaging winds and hail are possible through the evening hours.

Link to tweet

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