First published Oct 16, 2026, 7:33:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 7:38:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Watch — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 1:25PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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The National Weather Service issued a severe-thunderstorm watch for areas in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, effective until 8 p.m. EDT on October 16. The source describes the threat as possible and reports no observed impacts.

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Affected location: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia

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The time-limited alert covers multiple areas across four jurisdictions, though the source reports no impacts.

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Oct 16, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC
The National Weather Service issued a severe-thunderstorm watch for areas in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, effective until 8 p.m. EDT on October 16. The source describes the threat as possible and reports no observed impacts.
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Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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