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Warm weekend, cold front brings overnight storms risk

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2026, 7:16 AM ET

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Washington, D.C. experienced markedly mild conditions Sunday as daytime highs reached nearly 25 degrees above normal, with upper-70s to upper-80s recorded regionally; a strong cold front advancing from Pennsylvania will bring increasing clouds and a chance of showers and thunderstorms late Sunday night into early Monday. Forecasters warned of localized severe threats including damaging wind gusts and hail north of D.C., a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in parts of the Ohio counties through midnight, and a sharp temperature drop Monday into midweek with seasonable highs returning by Wednesday.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Sunday daytime: widespread above-normal temperatures, some locations near 90°F.
Late Sunday night: strong cold front moves southeast from Pennsylvania into affected regions.
Overnight into Monday: scattered to isolated thunderstorms with watches for some counties until about midnight.
Monday: frontal passage results in gusty northwest winds, lower humidity, and temperature drops into the 40s–50s.
Midweek to late week: temperatures rebound late week with a second front possible Thursday–Friday.

News Intelligence

The sudden weather shift could impact your Monday commute. Expect possible road hazards due to storms and gusty winds. Check your local weather and plan accordingly. It's also a good time to secure outdoor items against wind damage.

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Who Benefited

Utilities and emergency management gained lead time to prepare, while cooler temperatures reduced immediate heat stress for vulnerable populations.

Who Impacted

Residents and outdoor event planners in affected areas faced elevated risk of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and potential short-term power outages during overnight storms.