DMV Braces for Weekend Storms, Heat and Smoke

A multi-state forecast warns of rounds of showers and potentially severe thunderstorms across DC, Maryland and Virginia Saturday, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes possible, plus flash flood risks. Heat indices near 105°F and wildfire smoke reduce air quality, though smoke is expected to retreat later in the day. Heat advisories are in effect with improvements anticipated Sunday, when skies should be mostly sunny and temperatures drop into the upper 80s.