Good news from the GazetteLeader's weather partner, AccuWeather – the threat of tornadoes across Northern Virginia later in the week seems to have dissipated.
But the weather still is likely to offer a wild ride in coming days.
Wednesday [5/8] and Thursday will bring gusty thunderstorms that offer the possibility of localized flooding, according to updated reporting at GazetteLeader.com/weather.
Hail also is a possibility both days.
Wednesday's temperature will reach into the mid-80s, while Thursday's will be cooler.
By Friday, a stretch of more benign weather appears ready to settle in.