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A tornado watch has been issued for the D.C. area until 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Now, a watch means that "conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area" - which includes D.C., Maryland, northern Virginia, eastern West Virginia, and coastal waters. A warning would mean there is an immediate chance for tornadoes. Along with the possibility of tornadoes, we have the possibility of hail - half an inch in diameter, wind gusts to 70 mph, and dangerous lightning. There's also a flash flood watch. Guys, I would just stay inside today. more ›

It's likely to rain tonight, and probably every evening this weekend. The National Weather Service has gone ahead and issued a Flash Flood Watch for the greater metro area from 2 p.m. to midnight tonight, thanks to already-wet soil poised to meet heavy, sudden rainfall again this evening. The Capital Weather Gang explains that this low pressure system actually has nothing to with Danny, though. more ›

Oh yeah, there's another severe thunderstorm watch from the National Weather Service in effect, this time until 8 p.m. There's also another flash flood watch that will last until the wee hours of the morning on Friday. But you knew that already. Because these storms won't ever. effing. stop. more ›

Looks like we've got round two of this morning's crazy storms heading our way. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m., along with a flash flood watch until 11 p.m. for the D.C. metro area. The current estimate is that this storm activity will get going in full force by about 5 p.m., so hold on to your hats on those evening commutes, and seriously, don't attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Also watch out for potentially pretty sizable hail. more ›