Flood Watch issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington due to excessive rainfall, with potential flash flooding in DC, MD, VA, and WV. Heavy showers expected; weekly forecast includes thunderstorms and high humidity.

: Power was restored to hundreds across the DMV after storms on Monday evening. However, crews are still working to restore service to customers in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Severe storms swept through the D.C. region Monday afternoon, triggering flash flooding and dangerous conditions for drivers across Virginia, Maryland and the District.

The D.C. region may see strong storms across the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, following repeated days of hot, sticky heat topped with late-day showers and thunderstorms.

Lingering showers were forecast for the New York City area, but heavy rain and threats of flash flooding were shifting south on Tuesday.

Strong summertime storms have spread throughout the country recently, some resulting in deadly flooding, like in Texas and New Mexico.

A lightning strike may have sparked a fire in the basement of a home on Mallard Road in Middle River, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Jennifer Kerhin told WJZ she was in her kitchen finishing dinner when the severe thunderstorm came through, and lightning may have hit her home.

Lingering showers were forecast in the New York City area, but heavy rain and flash flooding threats were predicted to shift south on Tuesday.