Hurricane Erin continues work just off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon leading to mostly cloudy skies today and some passing showers. Due to Erin’s big wind field, we will also see gusts upwards of 15-30mph with some potentially stronger gusts along the Chesapeake

RT @bforte22: Big waves in Ocean City Md as Hurricane Erin approaches @dougkammerer @amelia_draper @capitalweather @weatherchannel @Washing….

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Though the weather is relatively quiet today, it's a pretty comfortable outside for most of the DMV! Though cloudy, today is a great day to go on a walk if it's not raining where you're at. Editor's note: We're rolling out something new we made which is the plot you see below.

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Tidal levels are increasing due to persistent easterly winds. Moderate flooding (water approaching businesses) is forecas….

Many have probably seen the westward trends with Hurricane Erin. Though, impacts will remain limited in the DMV. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected tonight along the Chesapeake Bay & Potomac River due to onshore flow from Erin. Coastal flood alerts are in effect

Northeast flow will continue to allow for mostly cloudy skies today, keeping temperatures cooler with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s. There will also be a consistent drizzle throughout the day, with scattered showers possible. Feeling like fall in August!#vawx #mdwx #dcwx

RT @NHC_Atlantic: 2am EDT Aug 19th: Besides #Erin, we are watching 2⃣ more areas for TC genesis in the Atlantic. 1) Central Tropical Atlan….

🚌📝Tomorrow is the first day of school for some across the region!. Looking at the morning, it will be a much more comfortable but gloomy start to the day, with cooler temperatures and widespread cloud cover. Some PM showers and potentially some storms will also be possible

RT @NHC_Atlantic: 8/17 evening: In addition to #Erin, the tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic now has a medium🟠chance of tropical cyclone….

7:06PM: Earlier Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been canceled as these storms weakened a little. However, they still contain strong gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rain. Make sure to go indoors if you are out and about in the city! #vawx #mdwx #dvwx

6:25PM: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is beginning to approach the metro area. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Montgomery, Howard, Frederick, Loudoun, and Fairfax until 7:00PM. The main threat is damaging winds up to 60mph. Seek shelter! #vawx #mdwx

Hot and humid today with highs in the 90s and feels like near 100 degrees. A cold front is expected to bring some showers and storms. Some of which could turn strong to severe with damaging winds as the primary threat. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

TROPICS UPDATE: Last we reported on Erin, it was a tropical storm. Now, it has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane. Current NHC forecast has Erin tracking out into sea which would bring little if any impacts to the DC region. However, this

RT @NWS_BaltWash: A cold front which moved through overnight will continue to drop southward into this weekend. Temperatures remain seasona….

RT @CleanAirPartner: Good weather & we're forecasting good 💚 #AirQuality throughout most of the #Baltimore-#WashingtonDC region this #weeke….

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Baltimore and Harford counties as well as the City of Baltimore until 4:00PM. Main hazard is 60mph damaging winds! Seek shelter! #mdwx

RT @NWSMARFC: [Thursday 03:29PM] Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion Areas affected. portions of Maryland and vicinity Valid from 3:27 PM t….

RT @NWSWPC: #WPC_MD 0929 affecting Portions of the Central Appalachians and into the Central/Northern Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England….

RT @DrainALX: Looking out of Rosslyn down the orange line at some pretty intense lightening.