Thursday's digit - 6/10: Hours of showers are good for flowers. David, CWG

DC's storm threat may actually be decreasing for Thursday afternoon/evening because of some cooler air sneaking in from the north. We'll have more to say on this in the morning.

This is bad. A large and extremely dangerous #tornado is on the ground in eastern Huntsville preparing to climb the hills east of the city. It’s over heavily populated areas. #ALwx

Crazy day of storms from Missouri to the Carolinas, still going:
* 3 storm-related deaths
* 13 reported tornadoes in 6 states... this no. will increase
* 300+ reports of large hail
* Lots of flash flooding
Read more: washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/0…

Tornado damage near Columbia, TN. Well built home destroyed and trees shredded. Jonathan Petramala NWS Nashville

This is accurate... We have a round-up of the latest here: washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/0…

PM Update: Today’s heat gives way to shower and storm chances Thursday wapo.st/3y5P51o

It's a toasty one, DC! Temps well into the 80s... a few spots will tickle 90 before the afternoon is out.

NEW: We're staring down 3rd severe storm outbreak in 3 days. Zone from Missouri to Tenn. most at risk - w/ a strong tornado threat, but intense storms possible over large areas of eastern US.

Detailed briefing ⤵️

washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/0…

Photos from devastating tornadoes in Michigan and Oklahoma ⤵️

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(1 of 5) JUST IN: U.S. struck with more than 100 tornadoes, heavy snow in April.

2024 is nation’s 5th-warmest year on record so far.

More from our #April 2024 #StateofClimate Report:

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NOAA NCEI

🌪️This is going to be so lit...

It's sweltering in Texas (where temps have topped 105) and also unusually steamy across the Gulf Coast, Florida, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous records could be set today.

Updated info ⤵️
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/0…

Pictured: forecast highs Wednesday.

Early heads-up -- DC area could see some strong to severe storms on Thursday afternoon/evening. We'll provide more details over the next day as the potential comes into focus.

#Sunrise over the #PotomacRiver on Wednesday with view of #DC ! Potomac Conservancy Capital Weather Gang GoNatureForward #StormHour

D.C.-area forecast: Heating up today with a shower or storm, higher storm chances tomorrow wapo.st/3UuCLzr

Wednesday Digit: 5/10 - A few showers and storms plus a shot at 90 degrees. That gets a lower score in early May than it would in June through August. -Dan, CWG

Just in: About 50 people trapped at FedEx facility after tornadoes hit Michigan, officials say. Link with more info in tweet below ⬇️

NEW: Damaging tornadoes ravage parts of southern Michigan.

Here's what we know ⬇️

washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/0…

Massive tornado in Portage, MI. Wow.