Washington will be at the center of a series of summer storms sweeping the East Coast on Monday, creating the possibility of the district seeing rare tornadoes and damaging winds in the evening.

Approximately 15 million people were placed under a tornado watch on Monday afternoon. It will last until 9 p.m. for Washington, Pennsylvania, Virginia, parts of North Carolina, and Maryland. The bullseye for tornadoes stretches from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C., and into the Appalachian Mountains, according to ABC News.

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"We are under a level 4 out of 5 risk [for severe weather]. The last time that happened locally was June 13, 2013; the previous time before that was the June 29, 2012 derecho. So the @NWSSPC sees ingredients in place for numerous dangerous storms in the area," the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang posted on X (the social media platform previously known as Twitter).

The level four rating puts the district at a "moderate warning" for severe weather, with a level five putting people at a "high risk" for severe weather conditions.

"REMEMBER.. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area," the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said Monday. "Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings."

The NWS also predicted a few regular thunderstorm wind gusts could exceed 75 mph.

The forecast is due to remnants from storms in the middle of the United States. Storm damage was reported from Kansas to Illinois and in Birmingham, Alabama, over the weekend. More than 40,000 people were without power in Alabama on Sunday because high winds caused trees to fall on power lines.

Tips for dealing with severe weather and severe weather warnings include: charging devices ahead of time so people can unplug electronics during a heavy storm, securing loose items, and staying off roads when the severe weather hits. Drivers should also turn back if there are flooded streets.

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People are also encouraged to move inside after hearing a lot of thunder and seeing frequent flashes of lightning, and they are encouraged to turn on their phone notifications to stay updated on the latest advisories.

If there is a tornado or high winds warning, meaning that type of weather has been spotted, then people in the weather's path need to shelter indoors and move away from windows. It is recommended that people go to the lowest area of their residence, such as a basement or cellar. Pets should be moved too, if time permits.