The Storm Prediction Center has issued an “enhanced” risk of severe thunderstorms in the immediate metro area this afternoon, which means numerous severe storms are possible, and they could be widespread. Wind shear values will approach 50 to 60 mph, large enough to support several modes of severe thunderstorm development. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV until 9 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/61tSA37lsp — NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) June 21, 2016Remember that a severe thunderstorm “watch” means conditions are favorable for severe storms to form but not guaranteed. In addition to damaging winds, hail to half-dollar size is possible. (Angela Fritz/The Washington Post)1:07 p.m. update: The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. for the entire D.C. metro region.

Source: Washington Post June 21, 2016 16:13 UTC