Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington area on [date]. The storm watch, which was in effect until 10 p.m., warned residents of potential damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and dangerous lightning. Earlier in the evening, thunderstorms moved out of the area, but there was a possibility of isolated storms forming.

Around [time], the main zone of thunderstorms extended from Warrenton to La Plata and across southern Maryland. Although there were no warnings in the nearby area and the hail threat had subsided, there remained a chance of isolated storms to the north. However, no significant concerns were reported from these storms at the moment.

Some residents shared pictures of large hail with the Capital Weather team on social media platforms, showing hailstones in areas like north Arlington and Falls Church. Despite the intensity of these storms, the weather quickly changed, and the skies turned sunny.

With temperatures remaining in the 80s for a second day, a front sinking into the area sparked strong to severe storms. The highest risk of severe weather was in the immediate area and southward. Showers and storms were expected to continue shifting south and east throughout the night, with the most widespread storminess likely to be in the southern suburbs.

While most showers and storms were expected to move away by sunset, isolated storms could persist into the evening. The main threats from the storms included damaging winds, potential hail, heavy rainfall, and dangerous lightning. Lows were expected to range in the 50s overnight.

Looking ahead, Tuesday was forecasted to have partial sunshine throughout the day, with a chance of a random shower or two in the evening. Most areas were expected to stay dry, with temperatures in the low to mid-70s. Winds were anticipated to be light and variable.

In addition to the severe storms, the pollen count was reported to be very high, reaching 2359 grains per cubic meter of air. This marked the peak of pollen season.

The Washington area experienced the passage of severe storms, with reports of large hail and the potential for damaging winds. Residents were urged to stay informed of weather updates and take necessary precautions as the storms continued to move through the region.