Washington‑Baltimore Area Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Watch

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Arlington, Virginia and surrounding jurisdictions at 5:05 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2026. The warning, effective until 5:45 p.m., cites wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter‑size hail, with expected damaging winds, downed trees, localized power outages and possible road blockages.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Watch, also issued on June 22, covers Southern Maryland, the District of Columbia and parts of northern and western Virginia until 9 p.m. The watch highlights the potential for strong to severe storms with damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy rain and hail across the listed counties and advises residents to secure outdoor items, avoid travel and move indoors if thunderstorms develop.