Batten Down the Hatches: Severe Storms Predicted

THIS COULD COMPLICATE your evening commute: A line of severe storms is making its way toward the Washington area, our colleagues at the Capital Weather Gang blog are reporting.

A tornado watch is in effect for the area until 8 p.m., and the storms could bring hail, lightning and wind gusts to 70 mph. The storms are most likely to hit the metro area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., the gang says.

Just a few moments ago, meteorologist Chad Myers on CNN was telling folks in Martinsburg, W.Va., just an hour and a half or so away, to head for cover. So this storm could be a big 'un.

Get updated information and watch a radar loop at their site here.