Severe Storms Threaten Central Virginia and Maryland on Monday

Central Virginia is expected to experience strong to severe storms between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday, with the severity depending on the amount of sun received. The main threats include damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, lightning, and a smaller risk of isolated hail. Wind gusts over 60 mph could cause power outages and downed trees, and there is a possibility of isolated tornadoes. Tuesday will be more humid, with temperatures in the lower 90s and a heat index in the triple digits. Stay alert for both the storm threat and the heat.