Reagan National Airport under ground stop ahead of Tuesday night storms
Reagan National Airport is experiencing delays ahead of thunderstorms that are expected to roll through the D.C. area Tuesday night.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for the airport, preventing inbound flights from landing there until 9:30 p.m.
“At this time, the heaviest and worst of storms is expected between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. Wednesday,” said 7 News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.
Johnson said there is a “moderate threat” of damaging winds and flash flooding, with rain rates over one inch per hour in certain areas. This increases the risk of ponding — when flooding occurs in relatively flat areas like roadways where motorists risk hydroplaning.
Showers should ease by 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to Johnson.
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Forecast
TUESDAY EVENING
Mix of Sun and Clouds
Late Evening Rain & Isolated Strong to Severe Storms
Temps: 75-80
Winds: South 5-15 mph
OVERNIGHT
Areas of rain after midnight, Wet roads for Wednesday morning
Lows: 66-71
Winds: South 5 mph
WEDNESDAY
Morning Showers
Cooler with Falling Humidity
Highs: 77-80
Winds: Northwest 5-150 mph