Severe storms rip through Washington, D.C. area

A tornado watch is in effect through 7 p.m. for the entire Washington, D.C.  and Baltimore regions (5:45 p.m. update: the watch has been lifted as severe weather has moved out of the region) as a strong cold front sweeps through. Damaging winds and torrential rain are possible. The worst weather is likely to affect the immediate D.C. area between 3 and 6 p.m. Follow along here (scroll down) for the latest updates on the forecast and storm impacts.

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Above map shows radar, warnings and lightning strikes over past two hours.

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