Strong storms swept through the D.C. region, bringing torrential rain and high winds as D.C.-area drivers made their way home Monday afternoon.
A line of storms from the northwest descended on the area, packing winds up to 80 mph, along with the potential for hail and tornadoes, according to Â鶹¹ÙÍø meteorologist Mike Stinneford. The severe weather cleared out of the D.C. metro area after 6:15 p.m.
By 3 p.m., storms were causing damage along the Interstate 81 corridor. There were reports of fallen trees and power lines, as well as a tree striking a vehicle.
By 4 p.m., D.C. and all the immediately surrounding suburbs were under a severe thunderstorm warning, with the potential for 60 mph wind gusts.
High winds knocked down trees, damaged homes and knocked out power for thousands around the region. In Gaithersburg, Maryland, high winds caused scaffolding to become loose, and two construction workers were blown around in the storm while they were , according to Montgomery County Fire and EMS.
The workers escaped by breaking into an apartment window and were not injured, but were “shaken up,” the department said.
In certain areas, such as central Prince George’s County, the weather service warned of winds up to 80 mph that could inflict “considerable damage to trees and power lines.”
The week’s hottest weather across the D.C. area also continues through Tuesday, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values above 100.
Tuesday will also be the greatest coverage of showers and storms, the National Â鶹¹ÙÍø Service forecast, with damaging winds and the possibility for large hail in some areas.
The hot, humid conditions persist through Tuesday before temperatures ease closer to seasonal averages Wednesday.
In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser  through 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Daily storm chances continue through midweek, with a likely break Thursday. A slow-moving cold front may bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity by Friday, though showers and thunderstorms could linger ahead of it.
Forecast
MONDAY NIGHT:Â Lingering storms end
Lows: 70s
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
A few showers or thunderstorms may linger, although coverage should gradually decrease. Warm and muggy with lows in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny with a storm chance
Highs: 90-95
Winds: West 10-15 mph
Another hot and humid day with highs in the lower to middle 90s and heat index values reaching the mid 90s to near 100. Showers and thunderstorms become more widespread during the afternoon and evening. A “slight risk” level 2 out of 5, covers the Shenandoah Valley into eastern West Virginia and far western Maryland, with a “marginal’ risk, level 1 out of 5, elsewhere. Damaging winds are the main severe threat along with isolated large hail.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms end
Lows: 70s
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the evening before gradually decreasing overnight. Muggy with lows in the lower to mid 70s. An isolated flooding problem remains possible where storms repeatedly move over the same areas.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with thunderstorms
Highs: 85-90
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Still warm and humid with highs in the mid 80s. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible, although the exact timing and coverage remain uncertain. Damaging winds would remain the main concern with any stronger storms.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Highs reach the upper 80s to around 90 with another chance for showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather chances begin to decrease as instability drops, although storms remain possible with the front nearby.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for storms
Highs: 80-85
Winds: Light and variable
A slow-moving cold front may finally bring down temperatures to middle 80s and lower humidity levels. Storm chances stick around due to the cold front and available moisture, but details on timing and intensity are uncertain at this time.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Will Vitka and Ciara Wells contributed to this report.
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