The Washington D.C. area is preparing for a significant weather event as severe thunderstorms are predicted to impact the region on Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 4 out of 5 'moderate' risk, a rare occurrence signaling the potential for widespread severe weather. Residents are urged to prepare for possible tornadoes, violent wind gusts, large hail, torrential rain, and frequent lightning. The peak intensity of the storms is expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., though scattered showers and thunderstorms might occur earlier.