Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Monday for Northern Virginia

The entire Washington, D.C., metro region is under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday afternoon through 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather including rain, lightning and high winds.

There are several severe thunderstorm warnings west of the metro D.C. area Monday.

Temperatures Monday are in the mid-90s with heat index temperatures reaching 100 degrees and higher.

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PHOTO: Lightning photo via Shutterstock; map courtesy of NWS. Area shaded in rose is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Monday until 10 p.m.