DC Sinclair station: Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch for DC area, high impact for outdoor venues

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WJLA is the Sinclair-owned ABC affiliate in DC. Brendan Carr is not going to call them to tell them that, if they know what's good for them, they'll change their forecast. Or maybe he will, but in return he'll get told where he can put those license reviews.

Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch for DC area, high impact for outdoor venues

by First Alert Weather Team
Sun, June 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Updated Sun, June 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM


Severe storms roll over Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday evening.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Washington, D.C. area as conditions become more favorable for strong to severe thunderstorms through this evening. Anyone taking part in outdoor events or activities through the evening should have a quick evacuation and shelter plan in place before storms arrive. Some storms could produce wind gusts up to 70 mph, frequent lightning, torrential downpours, and rapidly changing conditions.



The setup includes increasing heat and humidity, a cold front approaching from the west, and stronger winds aloft moving into the region. That combination will help storms develop and organize as they move across the area. For the D.C. metro area, the greatest storm threat is expected through 10 p.m., with an isolated storm or a few showers lingering closer to midnight.

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