Storm Team4 Forecast: Tornado Watch for DC area as severe storms move through

The useful part

Sunday drier than Saturday Cooler next week A tornado watch is in effect for the entire D.C. There's a possibility for tornadoes and damaging wind gusts nearing 60 mph during the storms. There's also a risk of localized flash flooding under some of the slower-moving storms.

How it works

• region is also under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.
• Weather radar On average, those who get rain on Thursday will get about a half-inch.
• If you or your kids will be at the local pools on this hot afternoon, remember to head for safe shelter at the first rumble of thunder.
• Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.

What to take from it

There's still a chance for scattered storms later Friday afternoon and evening, but the intensity and coverage area will be far less than Thursda... Most of our Friday will be cooler and drier than Thursday, with highs only reaching the lower-80s.

Details worth keeping

Weather alert this afternoon Strong/severe storms 3 to 9 p.m. area as severe storms make their way into the region Thursday afternoon. Totals well over 1 inch are likely with the strongest storms.