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Tornado Watch issued for DC area; severe storms hit region

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of the District of Columbia, Maryland and central and eastern Virginia. 

The watch is effective until 7 p.m. Tuesday night.

Hail and thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 70 mph can be expected.

Dangerous lightning is possible in these areas.

People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions.

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