Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of Pennsylvania and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on July 8, 2025, primarily during the afternoon and evening hours. In Pennsylvania, particularly along and south of the PA Turnpike, storms may produce damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, with a flood watch in effect from 2 PM to midnight. The storm window is generally from noon to 8 PM, with the most intense activity between 3 PM and 6 PM. Unlike previous events, these storms are forecasted to be on the move and not stall, reducing prolonged impacts. In the D.C. area, widespread storms are anticipated between 3 PM and 8 PM, with damaging winds, flash flooding, and dangerous lightning possible. Tropical moisture will contribute to heavy downpours and localized urban flooding in the region. Weather authorities have issued flood watches and warn of potential isolated flash flooding and strong wind gusts. Conditions are expected to remain warm and humid, with drier weather forecasted for Wednesday and a few storms possible on Thursday.
Storm Team 8 is expecting significant storms this afternoon and evening, with a potential for damaging wind gusts and isolated flash flooding. The latest: https://t.co/xFNBuFspW6 https://t.co/GjgpfkGSpP
⛈️ Widespread storms likely this afternoon/evening in DC area ⚠️ Damaging winds, flash flooding + dangerous lightning poss 🕒 Timing: 3–8p (4–7p in Beltway) 🚗 Flood Watch in effect Full details [https://t.co/O5ePGELT71] https://t.co/cD7gJTVvud
DMV gang – thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. With robust tropical moisture in place, heavy downpours and localized urban flooding is possible. Could also be a couple strong wind gusts. https://t.co/BKbDsTUGPx