Our office has confirmed 7 tornadoes so far that occurred yesterday, June 5th. Our Public Information Statement is available -> www.weather.gov/lwx/…. Graphics for each of these tornadoes will be displayed in this thread as well.

⚠️⛈️ A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 9 PM from generally U.S. 15 eastward to the Chesapeake Bay. The main threats with these storms will be damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning. #VAwx #DCwx #MDwx

Tornado Warning including Damascus MD, Urbana MD and Green Valley MD until 2:15 PM EDT

🌡️ Here are the updated Key Messages for the record-breaking heat impacting portions of California, the Great Basin, the Southwest, and South Texas this week. Visit weather.gov/safety/h… for heat safety info. Stay cool and safe by limiting outdoor activity and staying hydrated!

🌡️🔥🥵 Record-breaking heat is forecast across the southwestern United States today and Friday. The forecast high of 112F in Las Vegas today would become the city’s earliest observed 112F on record. Widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. Stay cool!

Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings remain ongoing across portions of northeast MD. Continue to monitor our local forecast/warnings and get to safety when in the path of these storms.

Tornado Warning including Baltimore MD, Dundalk MD and Essex MD until 9:30 PM EDT

Spotter confirmed tornado in Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD!! People in and around Gaithersburg, Olney, and Brookeville should take cover immediately!!!

Tornado Warning including Columbia MD, Severn MD and Scaggsville MD until 8:45 PM EDT

Tornado Warning including Towson MD, Parkville MD and Carney MD until 7:45 PM EDT

Tornado Warning including Poolesville MD and Beallsville MD until 7:00 PM EDT

We are sending out 4 different survey teams today to investigate damage across 9 counties across West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. We will release our findings later this afternoon and evening!

Special Marine Warning including the Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Eastern Bay until 8:00 PM EDT

An updated Day 3-7 Hazards Outlook has been issued. www.wpc.ncep.noaa.go…

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of the area to a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) southeast of D.C. this afternoon and evening. Stay weather aware, especially if outdoors!

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall possible over portions of the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley on Friday go.usa.gov/cu3Wx