Tornado Warning Ends, Severe Storm Threat Continues Across NoVA

Updated 3:35 p.m.

The National Weather Service has cancelled the tornado warning that had been issued Tuesday afternoon for parts of Fauquier, Rappahannock and Warren counties, but forecasters warn the threat from severe thunderstorms will continue across much of Northern Virginia through the evening.

The tornado warning, which had been in effect until 5:30 p.m. for southwestern Rappahannock County, was cancelled after meteorologists determined the tornado threat had diminished.

However, the National Weather Service said the storm remains capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts, and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the affected area. Gusty winds are still possible as the storm continues to move through the region.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect

Although the tornado warning has ended, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday for portions of northwestern Virginia.

The National Weather Service is also warning residents across much of the Washington metropolitan area to remain alert as severe thunderstorms continue to move through the region.

Earlier Tuesday, the agency issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County and King George County.

Forecasters said storms developing through the evening could produce:

• Damaging wind gusts
• Large hail
• Frequent lightning
• Heavy rainfall capable of causing localized flooding
• Isolated tornadoes

In northeastern Maryland, a Flood Watch remains in effect through late Tuesday evening, where excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding.

Residents are urged to continue monitoring forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Anyone who encounters severe weather is encouraged to report it to local law enforcement, which can relay reports to the National Weather Service.

Patch will continue updating this story as additional warnings are issued or weather conditions change.