A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area.
The watch, issued at 1:25 p.m., is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. Widespread wind gusts up to 70 mph are likely in any storms, along with isolated hail up to a half inch and possibly a couple of tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
The timing lines up with the evening commute. The chance of storms climbs from around 35% at 5 p.m. to 80% by 6 p.m., according to the NWS hourly forecast, with showers lingering into the night…