Washington, D.C. is bracing for a potentially dangerous outbreak of severe weather on Monday, as a powerful storm system sweeps across much of the Eastern United States.
AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys warned of 'successive punches of snow, wind and severe weather' that are 'going to impact the eastern half of the United States.'
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the D.C. region under a Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms, a classification that is considered rare for the area.
WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford explained that the models have been consistent in pointing to this setup.
The primary concern arrives with a strong squall line expected to push into the metro area between 2 and 5 p.m.
The severe weather threat is expected to wind down by Monday night, though lingering showers could mix with wet snow as temperatures drop into the 30s.
No tornado warning was in effect for the Washington, D.C. area, including the White House vicinity, as of 6 p.m. EDT Sunday.
