Update at 9:20 p.m. — There are Metro delays after a tornado might have touched down in the Tysons area.
Silver Line Delay: Trains are single tracking btwn McLean & Tysons Corner due to a track obstruction at Tysons Corner. Expect delays in both directions.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) April 1, 2022
Watch: Here's what the sky looked like during the #TornadoWarning just before 9pm. Looking north & east from S. Arlington VA & sped up 8x. @capitalweather @dougkammerer @hhowardWTOP @suepalkafox5dc @StormHour @ARLnowDOTcom @WTOPtraffic #weather #395cam #STATcam #storms #dcweather pic.twitter.com/QMmzA2oDmz
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) April 1, 2022
Update at 9 p.m. — The Tornado Warning has been cancelled, according to NBC 4’s Doug Kammerer.
Update at 8:50 p.m. — Part of North Arlington is now under a Tornado Warning.
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
846 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for… The northern District of Columbia… Southeastern Montgomery County in central Maryland… Northwestern Prince Georges County in central Maryland… North central Arlington County in northern Virginia… Northeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 846 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mclean, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near… Arlington around 855 PM EDT. Bethesda, Martin`s Additions, American University, Friendship Village and Georgetown around 900 PM EDT. Fort Totten and Chevy Chase around 905 PM EDT. Langley Park, Takoma Park and Hillandale around 910 PM EDT. Hyattsville and Adelphi around 915 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rivercrest, Little Falls, Brentwood, West Mclean, Chevy Chase Village, Catholic University, Langley, North Brentwood, Chillum and National Zoo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Earlier: Part of Arlington is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
A Tornado Warning has also been issued for parts of Fairfax County, including neighboring McLean.
More from the National Weather Service:
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning…
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 818 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Centreville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.
* Locations impacted include… Arlington, Centreville, Bethesda, Reston, Annandale, College Park, Greenbelt, Fairfax, Langley Park, Beltsville, Vienna, Falls Church, Largo, Coral Hills, Bladensburg, Mantua, Pimmit Hills, Mclean, Fedex Field and American Legion Bridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.