The 2001 tornado that hit D.C. Image courtesy of NOAA.

A tornado warning has been issued for D.C. and Prince George’s County until 5:15 p.m. That means be careful, because a tornado may be hitting.

UPDATE, 5 p.m.: The following is an image of what a tornado cloud looks like, snapped over Howard County about 20 minutes ago.

Photo posted by @TomKierein