Flood, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for D.C.

A strong thunderstorm is bringing heavy rain to parts of the Capitol Hill area this afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern D.C. until 4:30 p.m. and a flash flood warning for central D.C. until 6:45 p.m.

The storm already has brought up to 1 inch of rain in the D.C. area. It is expected to hit Nationals Park and the U.S. Capitol.

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