This post is updated to reflect weather related closures
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center's outlook for Monday, August 7, 2023. The DC area is in the region of moderate risk, or level 4 out of 5 , or enhanced, level-three risk . Meteorologists are projecting that a potentially intense thunderstorm will tear through the mid-Atlantic region this afternoon and evening.
The expected storm is shutting down offices and agencies around DC. Federal offices in the District closed at 3 PM, and all employees were asked to leave. DC public libraries, the Smithsonian and Arlington National Cemetery also shut down at 3. Nationals Park said in a 12:56 PM statement that it would “continue to assess” weather conditions throughout the day; the venue is slated to host singer-songwriter P!NK for a concert tonight.
That is localized, very high wind speeds rotating. You know, it is exactly what you picture. It’s just rotating wind that could be wide or it could be pretty skinny. There is a threat for a few tornadoes today. Tornadoes are classified [on] five levels, EF0 up to EF5. EF2 is a strong tornado with wind speeds of 111 to 165 miles per hour.
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