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Some foggy conditions out there right now with temperatures in the 60s. Rain showers will continue to push through the region at times. Join us through 10am on NBC for the timing of this rain on your #MothersDay! pic.twitter.com/ZhEIENy9Xu
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 13, 2018
Some strong storms with heavy downpours will continue to work their way southeast through the region. No severe weather expected over the next hour or two but thunder with lots of lightning will be around! See you starting at 6am on @nbcwashington! pic.twitter.com/QFAXIUyqzZ
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 13, 2018
![A mix of high temperatures and a cold front to the north of the region is bringing damaging storms to the D.C. area. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for parts of the region and a tornado watch for parts of Maryland. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DdCUdznV4AAux90.jpg)
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![Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to mid 90s by 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, which could set some records in the D.C. area. (Courtesy National Weather Service)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Temps-Max-forecast-Saturday-May-12-2018-NWS.jpg)
![The afternoon heat will fuel the threat of thunderstorms on Saturday night, some of which could be severe. (Courtesy National Weather Service)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thunderstorm-warning-Saturday-May-12-2018-NWS.jpg)
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We are now in a slight risk of Severe Thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and evening and an enhanced risk in our Northern zones. We will be watching this very closely tomorrow. Heads up if you have evening plans!! pic.twitter.com/sVehAagioL
— Doug Kammerer (@dougkammerer) May 11, 2018
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![A mix of high temperatures and a cold front to the north of the region is bringing damaging storms to the D.C. area. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for parts of the region and a tornado watch for parts of Maryland. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DdCUdznV4AAux90-260x174.jpg)
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![A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania until 1 a.m. Sunday, said the National Weather Service. (Courtesy National Weather Service)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DdBlx1aW4AAStpZ-260x174.jpg)
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![The afternoon heat will fuel the threat of thunderstorms on Saturday night, some of which could be severe. (Courtesy National Weather Service)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thunderstorm-warning-Saturday-May-12-2018-NWS-260x174.jpg)
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WASHINGTON — After nearly setting a record for heat, the D.C. area is cleaning up following the season’s first thunderstorms to hit the area on Saturday.
Temperatures reached the low 90s on Saturday, which challenged the record high of 93 degrees set back in 1914.
The heat, along with the cold front just to our north, was the perfect stew for active/severe weather, said Storm Team4’s Somara Theodore.
The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia, as well as a tornado watch for parts of Maryland.
The severe weather caused U.S. 50 at Chesapeake Bay Bridge to close in both directions for more than an hour due to high winds. There were also several power outages in the area.
The National Weather Service said Saturday’s storms brought damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning to the areas.
In Catonsville, Maryland, hail the size of a golf ball fell; and wind gusts reached 62 mph in Annapolis, the National Weather Service said.
Sunday will be significantly cooler with waves of showers and storms, some of which could be strong.