{"id":1993287,"date":"2023-08-07T15:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-is-part-of-bullseye-for-tornadoes-amid-east-coast-storms-monday\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T15:29:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:29:49","slug":"washington-is-part-of-bullseye-for-tornadoes-amid-east-coast-storms-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-is-part-of-bullseye-for-tornadoes-amid-east-coast-storms-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington is a tornado target during East Coast storms on Monday."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwashington-is-part-of-bullseye-for-tornadoes-amid-east-coast-storms-monday%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1993287&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Severe Storms Expected in Washington, D.C.<\/h2>\n<p>Get \u200cready, Washington! The nation&#8217;s capital is about to experience a series of \u200bintense summer storms that will sweep across the East Coast on Monday.\u2064 But \u2062these storms aren&#8217;t your \u2064average thunderstorms &#8211; they\u2063 have \u2062the potential to bring rare\u200d tornadoes and damaging winds to the district.<\/p>\n<p>As we speak, approximately 15 million people are under a tornado watch, which will remain \u200cin effect until 9 p.m. This watch covers not only\u2062 Washington, D.C., but also parts of Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. According to ABC News, the\u2064 bullseye for tornadoes stretches from\u2064 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, all\u200b the way to Washington, D.C.,\u200d and into the Appalachian Mountains.<\/p>\n<h3>Severe Weather Warning<\/h3>\n<p>The Washington Post&#8217;s Capital Weather Gang took \u200bto X (formerly known\u2062 as Twitter) to warn\u2063 residents about the severity of the upcoming storms. They stated, &#8220;We\u200b are under a level 4\u200c out of 5 risk \u200c [for severe weather]. The last time that \u2064happened locally\u2064 was June 13, 2013; the previous time before that was the June\u2062 29, 2012 derecho. So the @NWSSPC sees ingredients in place\u2063 for numerous dangerous storms in the area.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With a \u2064level four \u2064rating, the district is facing a &#8220;moderate warning&#8221; for severe weather. A level five, \u2062on the other hand, would indicate a\u2063 &#8220;high risk&#8221; for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-u-s-ambassador-to-mexico-ken-salazar-arrives-in-mexico\/\" title=\"New U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar arrives in Mexico\">severe weather conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;REMEMBER..\u200d A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the \u2062watch area,&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>the\u2063 National \u200dWeather\u2063 Service&#8217;s Storm Prediction Center emphasized on Monday. &#8220;Persons \u2062in these\u200c areas \u2064should\u200c be on the lookout for threatening \u200cweather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The National Weather Service also \u2063warned that wind\u200b gusts from regular thunderstorms could exceed \u200c75 mph. These forecasts are a result of remnants from storms that hit the middle of the United States. Over the\u200c weekend, storm damage was \u2064reported from\u200c Kansas to\u2062 Illinois \u2062and even in Birmingham, Alabama.\u200d In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-is-part-of-bullseye-for-tornadoes-amid-east-coast-storms-monday\/\" title=\"Washington is a tornado target during East Coast storms on Monday.\">high winds caused power outages<\/a> for over 40,000 \u2062people in Alabama on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay Safe \u200cDuring Severe\u200b Weather<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes\u200c to dealing \u2063with severe \u2064weather and\u200c severe weather warnings, it&#8217;s important to be prepared. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charge your devices ahead of\u200c time \u2064so you can unplug electronics during a heavy storm.<\/li>\n<li>Secure\u2064 loose items \u2064to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid driving on the roads when severe weather hits, and turn back\u200d if \u2064you encounter flooded streets.<\/li>\n<li>Move indoors when you\u200c hear thunder \u2064and see \u200dfrequent lightning flashes.<\/li>\n<li>Enable\u200b notifications on your phone to stay up-to-date on the latest advisories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a tornado or \u200dhigh winds warning is issued and the weather has been\u2063 spotted, it&#8217;s crucial to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wildfire-smoke-dc-air-quality-plummets-to-code-red-again-due-to-canadian-wildfires\/\" title=\"DC air quality drops to code red again due to Canadian wildfires.\">seek shelter indoors<\/a> and away from windows. The lowest\u2062 area of \u2062your residence, such as a basement or cellar,\u2063 is the safest place to be.\u200d Don&#8217;t forget to move \u2064your pets to safety as well, if time\u200b permits.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed, stay safe, and \u200dlet&#8217;s weather these storms together, Washington!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read \u2064more from\u200d The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington will face severe summer storms on Monday, with potential tornadoes and destructive winds in the evening. 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