Virginia Department of Emergency Management

06/13/2026

High pressure will build into the region today. Most areas can expect mostly sunny skies throughout the day, but after some patchy morning fog for some location. Isolated showers are possible this afternoon over the North Carolina mountains. Temperatures will be above normal, but cooler than Friday.

06/13/2026

Happy Saturday! We are looking at a beautiful, mostly sunny, and warm day across the area, with the added bonus of less humidity. High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s, dropping the upper 60s to low 70s tonight. Winds will remain light out of the north-northeast. If you are down in portions of Northeast North Carolina, keep an eye on the sky as a scattered afternoon shower or storm is possible.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT.

Vigilancia de Tormenta Severa ha sido emitida para partes de DC, MD, VA, WV hasta las 9 PM EDT.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🤞While we are definitely not going to use the "Q" word, we're happy to provide this tropical weather update...No tropical cyclone development is expected in the Atlantic Basin through late-June.😎

06/12/2026

🥵🔥☀HEAT WARNINGS are SERIOUS—Let’s Look Out for One Another!☀🥵🔥
It's important to check on our elderly and shut-ins during extreme heat. They are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Call, video chat with, or visit to check on their well-being
✅ Offer cool, drinking water frequently
✅ Encourage them to stay indoors in air-conditioned or cool shaded areas
✅ Bring them critical items such as groceries or medications if needed
✅ Help arrange transportation to cooling centers if needed
✅ Remind them to wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and to avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours

💙☀️Let’s stay connected and keep our community safe! Weather Proof Your World! 💙☀️

06/12/2026

The entire forecast area is under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat from any severe storms will be damaging winds, with the highest potential across the northeast portion of the area. Isolated one inch hail is also possible.

06/12/2026

Slow-moving storms capable of localized rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour, may pass across the same locations, resulting in flash flooding. Flash flooding may inundate roads, making them impassible. Urban areas with poor drainage are also susceptible to flash flooding.

06/12/2026

From intense heat to severe storms, it will be a busy weather day across the region. Most of the area is under a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather today, primarily between 4 PM and 10 PM.
The primary threats with these storms are damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall.