You can now add high winds and hail to the madness of July according to Alert DC’s Weather Watch. Hitting inboxes right about now is this despressing missive

National Weather Reports – Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00pm for the District of Columbia. The storm is expected to bring winds between 40 and 50 mph.

Nickel size hail is also expected, along with an inch to an inch and a half [of rain]. Surrounding regions are also under the severe thunderstorm watch.