Heat Index Could Reach 100, Possible Hail Storm Wednesday Afternoon

Extremely high temperatures are expected to be met with severe storms Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County.

Weather forecasts are projecting a possible hail storm, with wind gusts reaching up to over 2o miles an hour. Temperatures are expected to peak in the upper 90s with high levels of humidity throughout the afternoon as well.

According to the Baltimore/Washington National Weather Service, Potomac Highlands is at the highest risk for the hail storm in the afternoon.

Hot and humid this afternoon, with heat index values in many areas in the upper 90s to low 100s. Additionally, severe storms possible this afternoon, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats. Greatest threat in the Potomac Highlands. pic.twitter.com/9lxeVyjNbj

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 10, 2020

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