Local Weather Alert: Severe storms are possible in the D.C. region this afternoon. Tornadoes, heavy rain and damaging winds are the main threats.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch, in effect until 9 p.m., which includes the Washington area. Damaging storms could occur during the early-to-mid afternoon before moving out of the region in the early evening. Isolated tornadoes, heavy rain, lightning and winds exceeding 60 mph are possible.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Local Weather Alert Apr 26, 1:38 PM     Severe storms are possible in the D.C. region this afternoon. Tornadoes, heavy rain and damaging winds are the main threats. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch, in effect until 9 p.m., which includes the Washington area. Damaging storms could occur during the early-to-mid afternoon before moving out of the region in the early evening. Isolated tornadoes, heavy rain, lightning and winds exceeding 60 mph are possible. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071