Two people died in Fairfax County after fierce thunderstorms swept the Washington region Friday, toppling trees, swamping roadways, knocking out power and unleashing a wind gust of 69 mph at Reagan National Airport.

A low-pressure system will move through Hampton Roads on Wednesday, bringing widespread, morning rainfall and the potential for severe storms.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, effective until 8:00 p.m. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma,

Even though the extreme nature of severe weather and tornadoes may decline into the Memorial Day weekend, there will still be significant risks to lives and property the local level.

Norfolk council members express concerns over floodwall plans in historic Freemason District. NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk City Council members voiced several concerns following a presentation with Norfolk’s coastal storm risk management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Dozens of tornados ripped through Midwestern states this weekend, causing millions of dollars in damage and multiple deaths.

A multi-day severe weather event continued on Tuesday as tornado warnings were issued in at least five states.