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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Washington, DC
Hail, wind, lightning and extreme heat are possible through Friday, weather officials advise: BREAKING.
WASHINGTON, DC — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Washington, D.C., on Friday, July 14. In addition, weather officials have issued a heat advisory for the metro area. While northern Virginia isn't included in the severe weather watch, it is in the heat advisory.
The National Weather Service issued Friday's severe thunderstorm watch at 1:40 p.m., effective until 9 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for producing storms that could be accompanied by strong winds and hail. Officials are calling for possible lightning, golf ball-sized hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
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In addition to the watch, weather authorities issued a heat advisory for the Baltimore-D.C. metro area until 7 p.m. on Friday, since temperatures may hit 105 degrees on the heat index.
FRI 12:35 PM: Showers & T-storms developing, will increase in coverage this afternoon. Also, Heat Advisory issued for the metropolitan areas pic.twitter.com/q6HvihtMeJ
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 14, 2017
Graphics courtesy of the National Weather Service.
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