Thanks to Chris for sharing above from NE in Capitol Hill.
Alert DC warned: “At 5:44 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
Evan writes: “The infamous area under the metro bridge over Rhode Island Ave. was about 2 feet deep.
There was a basically a river coming down 4th street. A low sedan had water coming over the hood into their interior further down the hill.”
AND from Alert DC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for the north central District of Columbia until 7PM.
HAZARD: Tornado.
SOURCE: Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT:
For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near Hyattsville and Takoma Park around 6:50 PM.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Catholic University, Chillum, Mount Rainier, and Brentwood.”
Thanks to Steve for sending from the Squangle:
