Overview

• Two major storms are expected to hit the D.C. area this week, with heavy rain and strong winds forecasted for Tuesday and Friday.
• The storms could cause pockets of flooding and potentially take down trees due to the wind-swept downpours.
• Despite the storms, the week is expected to be milder than normal with temperatures near or above average most days.
• The worst of the Tuesday storm may pass during the evening, with potential for heavy rain, thunder, and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
• Another windy rainstorm is expected to move in on Friday, likely during the second half of the day.