A powerful storm system that tore across the United States in recent days is poised to move offshore into the Atlantic Monday, but in its wake are devastated communities across multiple states that were hit with violent tornadoes,

The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday had earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.

The weakening but still volatile weather system was moving Monday into the U.S. Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, bringing thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds and the potential for more tornadoes.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) declared a tornado watch for Washington County on Sunday. A storm system was passing through the DMV, bringing gusting winds and rain through the region.

A strong cold front is forecast to bring storms, heavy rain, and high winds to Hampton Roads, with impacts expected to last until around noon on Monday.

A tornado watch has been issued in parts of Maryland and Virginia as a storm is expected to roll through the area on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued alerts on March 16 as meteorologists prepare for another round of storms that could cause chaos in the DMV region.