: Washington, D.C.-area federal offices to close at 3 p.m. as tornado watch issued

Federal government offices in the Washington, D.C. area are scheduled to close at 3 p.m. Eastern Monday, as the region is facing a tornado watch until 9 p.m. Widespread storms with the potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, hail, torrential rain and frequent lightning are expected between 4 and 8 p.m., according to the Washington Post.

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